The Movie Review and Discussion Thread

[surfdude12]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

he's second for me, right behind David Fincher of course
and just to show how ironic Boogie Nights is for us, you haven't seen it since it came out and the first time i saw it was when i blind bought it in December last year! talk about years apart!

Yeah, you were a youngin back then, you're makin me feel old

Fincher...yeah I'm gonna give Zodiac another shot. That film was pretty good but after teh first 45 mins I zoned out a bit. It may have been me, not the film.

[surfdude12]

Originally Posted by killowertz

To keep it going, my list would be easy since I've only seen Braveheart and Gladiator. Yeah, yeah, I'm going to fix that someday.

1. Braveheart
2. Gladiator

really? wow. Last Samurai is fantastic, you're in for a treat. KOH is polarizing, I get that.

[wolvereign]

The Road - 5/5

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by killowertz

To keep it going, my list would be easy since I've only seen Braveheart and Gladiator. Yeah, yeah, I'm going to fix that someday.

1. Braveheart
2. Gladiator

You should definitely fix it

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by surfdude12

really? wow. Last Samurai is fantastic, you're in for a treat. KOH is polarizing, I get that.

Yes, really. I'm actually considering blind buying Kingdom of Heaven with the Walmart eCard from the whole Iron Man 2 mess. Even at 3+ hours, it's something I could definitely see myself getting into. I just never really knew much about it until I read about it here. I will probably rent The Last Samurai sometime.

Originally Posted by Diesel

You should definitely fix it

You already know I'm likely to fix that since you already knew what I just told Surf. It's likely just a matter of when.

[Lepidopterous]

Whoa let me jump in on this.

1. Gladiator 5/5
2. Braveheart 5/5
3. The Last Samurai 4/5
4. Quo Vadis 3.5/5 (because I've never seen Kingdom of Heaven )
5. Troy 3/5

[lDlisturb3d]

This Epic Argument is awesome

Here's My Attempt to change the pace

Misery

Director: Rob Reiner
Writer: Stephen King
Mains: James Caan, Kathey Bates.

One Crazy A$$ B1tch!!!!!!!

This was a little treat that was worth watching and i plan on watching again. One great performance by Kathey Bates, not to take anything away from James Caan but she stole this one. Another thing i would like to mention is the make up was done perfectly, a movie that old that still looks realist when it comes to gory nasty scenes.

I thought the story was worth being told but the acting really brought a more sincere feeling to the film. If you've never seen this nice little thriller you need to. Good thriller that doesnt take allot of attention to enjoy.

Recommended

4/5

[AKORIS]

[QUOTE=lDlisturb3d;3803454]This Epic Argument is awesome

Here's My Attempt to change the pace

Misery

Director: Rob Reiner
Writer: Stephen King
Mains: James Caan, Kathey Bates.

One Crazy A$$ B1tch!!!!!!!



Annie's not going to appreciate that kind of language Mr. Man!!:p

[lDlisturb3d]

Black Dynamite

Director: Scott Sanders
Writer: Michael Jai White
Mains: Michael Jai White, Salli Richardson-Whitfield

What did i just watch?

Ok i seriously dont know how to describe this amazing movie. It bad directing and bad acting done perfectly!!! Doesnt make sense right?? Just see this d@mn movie it is amazing. I almost passed out! From the horrible stunt doubles to the crazy ass dialogue to the cheap ass cut scenes. These movie has to be the most hilarious movie i've ever viewed!!!!!! If you enjoyed Shoot'em Up or Machete just a little you will LOVE this flick.

This movie is simply MUST OWN BOTTOM LINE!

5/5

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

Annie's not going to appreciate that kind of language Mr. Man!!:p

Dude you just made me look over my shoulder . Good Movie but she still is a .........

[surfdude12]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

Dude you just made me look over my shoulder . Good Movie but she still is a .........

Greatest line: "they called it hobbling, Paul..."

[Show spoiler]

She's one of the best villains of all time -- maybe the best female, along with Alex Forrest and Nurse Ratchet

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by surfdude12

Greatest line: "they called it hobbling, Paul..."

[Show spoiler]

She's one of the best villains of all time -- maybe the best female, along with Alex Forrest and Nurse Ratchet

Ouch im grabbing my ankles NOW!!!!! I might of underrated this movie.

[surfdude12]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

Ouch im grabbing my ankles NOW!!!!! I might of underrated this movie.

what made her so twisted though wasn't the

[Show spoiler]ankle bashing

, it was that she would do that and then 5 seconds later say

[Show spoiler] "god, i love you"

.

[lDlisturb3d]

Originally Posted by surfdude12

what made her so twisted though wasn't the

[Show spoiler]ankle bashing

, it was that she would do that and then 5 seconds later say

[Show spoiler] "god, i love you"

.

Yeah she was a crazy bi polar ........... The

[Show spoiler]ankle bashing

just had me shell shocked that all. Like i mentioned before she played a hell of a role. Imma watch this one with the wifey.

[CZAR]

Panic Room - Man I love Jodie Foster! She is a great actress and she is the best in drama films. I just realized that Kristen Stewart was the daughter. Anyhoo great suspense and very intense. Forest Whitaker was great as usual and just a very well made film all the way around. Definite recommendation.

Film Rating - 4 stars (out of 5)

Got Em!!

[DavePS3]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Didnt it bother you that there was

[Show spoiler]no ending? I loved it until the end, which ruined it for me. It just stopped. We have no idea what happened to any of the many stories that were playing out. I was furious.

Well I thought things could have been carried out further no doubt but then I looked at it as a little time limited window into this town's history. I think the breakout of war would have split things up to a point where what happened in the town was not even dealt with and forgotten for many years. It's like when you have certain things in life go on a certain path like you always have until something so traumatic happens that alters that path forever. Once changed, that path leaves very little room for looking back or in many cases, room to deal with old issues. I think those issues would have been things most of those people would have been more than happy to have left behind. What do you think?

[Riff Magnum]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

Fargo (2nd Viewing)

After the bashing from Surf and Squid i had to check my reasoning for my initial score for this dumb ass movie. I'd have to say its fun, dont wanna admit it but after seeing it as a dark comedy i couldnt stop my self from laughing at these idiots. And i mean ALL OF THEM are IDIOTS! I think i could right an entire blog about the stupidity that happens in this movie.

My favorite part by far is when

[Show spoiler]the kidnapping part. WTF.

William H. Macy was born for this role he's a complete idiot. Most comedy movies are direct hit you in the face but after seeing Fargo i wanna see more dark comedies to see how it compares.

I also got rid of this movie but its not going anywhere now!
I feel stupid for not catching the type of movie from the get go but o well

Recommended

4/5

How many other Coen brothers films have you seen? They are the dark comedy kings. "Raising Arizona" is dark, but definitely more mainstream and slapstick; a fun ride indeed. Then there's "Burn After Reading" (all characters are morons, like Fargo) and "The Big Lewbowski" which is probably the most quotable movie of all time. It also has loads of stupidity.

Their ability to crank out very good to great movies every 10 months is starting to blow my fricking mind.


Edit: I can't stand these "battle" movies you guys keep raving about.

Paul Mooney: "Tom Cruise is the Last Samurai? Really? Hollywood......you done lost your mind!"

[surfdude12]

The Road

Film: 4.5/5

-awesome film overall: great cast, great script, great directing = great movie
-Viggo put the theme better than I could in the Extras: "When you strip everything down -- when there's nothing left -- is it just about survival? Or is there something more?"
-I'd also ask: if its not just about survival, and there is some other guiding principle - whats the benefit to that which outweighs the obvious benefit to being solely guided by survival?

[Show spoiler]seemingly, by not engaging in cannibalism, their "inner fire" (or whatever you call it) burned bright, giving them hope, and -- presumably faith that good things would happen to good people. What goes around comes around, so to speak

-I also liked how God was a character in the film. Mentioned about 15 times. In any apocalyptic scenario, the conventional attitude is "how could God let this happen?" but this presumes a human-focused design. Perhaps God's design doesn't revolve around us. Shocker.
-I also liked the use of "inner fire" which is a good substitute for some who don't like the G word IMO, it doesn't matter what you call it -- an inner guiding conscience.

[Show spoiler]Viggo said his son was his god -- and in an sense he was: several times, he provided him with moral guidance.

-a few questions remained, but may be me looking for details that aren't there:

[Show spoiler]when the mom gave birth: was that to the boy? or to another kid that miscarried? how did the apocalyse happen - nuclear? or from falling trees -- I assume they're just a consequence of the apocalypse?
-I was a bit stumped at the ocean scene: why were they heading there? to meet people or for expecting more food?

PQ: 4/5 (soft and grey but obviously intentional)

AQ: 4.5/5 (great!)

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Diesel

I can arrange that

Yeah, we get it. You are important and powerful.

[Show spoiler] Good morning.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by lDlisturb3d

Black Dynamite

Director: Scott Sanders
Writer: Michael Jai White
Mains: Michael Jai White, Salli Richardson-Whitfield

What did i just watch?

Ok i seriously dont know how to describe this amazing movie. It bad directing and bad acting done perfectly!!! Doesnt make sense right?? Just see this d@mn movie it is amazing. I almost passed out! From the horrible stunt doubles to the crazy ass dialogue to the cheap ass cut scenes. These movie has to be the most hilarious movie i've ever viewed!!!!!! If you enjoyed Shoot'em Up or Machete just a little you will LOVE this flick.

This movie is simply MUST OWN BOTTOM LINE!

5/5

The music was hilarious in that movie.