The Movie Review and Discussion Thread

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by CZAR

Yea man Leonardo was great in it and I was hooked from beginning to end. Speaking of marathon's I am starting my Halloween marathon tomorrow! Got Em!!

I actually just remembered, Leo and Crowe were both pretty interesting. So much drama!

One of these days, I'll be resuming my horror movie gorging with both "[REC]" films. But I got rentals first (they didn't send any of the ones you reccomended unfortunately, but "The Thin Red Line." "Delecatessen," and "From Beyond" all look really cool ). Got a library movie for tonight that I'm trying to whiz through (darn thing's almost three hours though ). Will be reviewing that one soon...

We'll be looking forward to your great horror reccomendations!

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

I actually just remembered, Leo and Crowe were both pretty interesting. So much drama!

One of these days, I'll be resuming my horror movie gorging with both "[REC]" films. But I got rentals first (they didn't send any of the ones you reccomended unfortunately, but "The Thin Red Line." "Delecatessen," and "From Beyond" all look really cool ). Got a library movie for tonight that I'm trying to whiz through (darn thing's almost three hours though ). Will be reviewing that one soon...

We'll be looking forward to your great horror reccomendations!

Not to mention I thought the chick in Body of Lies was rather gorgeous also. The one that Leonardo was tryin to hook up with haha. But yea man I think I am gonna start out with Frozen tomorrow and then saturday most likely Halloween II (Zombie's version.) I know I know I didnt like the first one but I still have to give the 2nd one a chance. Got Em!!

[iam1bearcat]

i'm pretty sure i finally was able to make a list of every movie i've seen and assign a proper score to it
and after much work, i've come to the conclusion that out of (at least) 293 movies, only 10 deserve a 5/5 rating. there are a lot of 4.5/5's, and while i have listed on this very site a lot of 5/5's, after thinking about it, many of those films went down in score after sitting back and thinking about it for awhile.

edit: i've already added about 20 movies to my overall list. ugh. soooo hard to remember everything i've seen. and while i left off about 50 because i'd have to see them again to feel the rating matches properly, i hate how this is going to be a never ending list...

[Al_The_Strange]

Borrowed from the library: “The Last Emperor.”

Expected something very long, slow, boring, you know like every other Criterion movie. But this one is truly one of the ones I like better; it is well-paced and has its fair share of interesting scenes. Some parts were rather amusing, but for the most part it’s an interesting and invoking drama. Characters are quite strong; the story’s a little weak with the conflict (externally anyway), but as a biopic-style drama with some interesting history. It’s about as effective as “Gandhi.”

The film is quite well-made, featuring splendid photography, and a high production value with very intricate sets and locations, and some interesting period reproductions. Acting is very good (even if they are all speaking English). It’s a quality film all around.

It was cool seeing Egg Shen in there too.

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

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Borrowed from the library: “The Last Emperor.”

Expected something very long, slow, boring, you know like every other Criterion movie. )

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

i'm pretty sure i finally was able to make a list of every movie i've seen and assign a proper score to it
and after much work, i've come to the conclusion that out of (at least) 293 movies, only 10 deserve a 5/5 rating. there are a lot of 4.5/5's, and while i have listed on this very site a lot of 5/5's, after thinking about it, many of those films went down in score after sitting back and thinking about it for awhile.

Great scott, I must have seen over 3,000 movies in my lifetime, and I don't think I can ever post 3,000 reviews for them all!

It's true though, out of those 3,000, there must be 30 or so I'd give a perfect 5/5 for. Maybe 50.

We got high standards.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

i'm pretty sure i finally was able to make a list of every movie i've seen and assign a proper score to it
and after much work, i've come to the conclusion that out of (at least) 293 movies, only 10 deserve a 5/5 rating. there are a lot of 4.5/5's, and while i have listed on this very site a lot of 5/5's, after thinking about it, many of those films went down in score after sitting back and thinking about it for awhile.

Uve only seen 293 films in your life?? U need to get to watchin movies brutha! Got Em!!

[Batman1980]

I, Robot 4.5/5
PQ 5/5
AQ 5/5
Pleasantly surprised by this, not really sure how they could've done it better.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

I, Robot 4.5/5
PQ 5/5
AQ 5/5
Pleasantly surprised by this, not really sure how they could've done it better.

Was this first viewing? Man that is a great film and one of the best sci-fi films period! Got Em!!

[Batman1980]

This was definitely not the first viewing, probably like the 20th. Smith was in his element, the action is incredible and the special effects are almost as good as it gets.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

This was definitely not the first viewing, probably like the 20th. Smith was in his element, the action is incredible and the special effects are almost as good as it gets.

Well u said u were pleasantly surprised by the film so that sounded like it was your first viewing. But yea man top notch film. Got Em!!

[Re-engaged]

Prince Of Persia Sands of Time

Well I give it a 4 out of 5 ... had seen the movie in theaters but still was a pleasurable thing to view, although could've been improved.

[iam1bearcat]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Great scott, I must have seen over 3,000 movies in my lifetime, and I don't think I can ever post 3,000 reviews for them all!

It's true though, out of those 3,000, there must be 30 or so I'd give a perfect 5/5 for. Maybe 50.

We got high standards.

oh i'm not gonna post reviews of each and every one. a lot of films i've remembered and scored, i will never watch again. i'm just trying to compile a list because i'm a fanatic when it comes to making lists

and yes, we do have high standards!

Originally Posted by CZAR

Uve only seen 293 films in your life?? U need to get to watchin movies brutha! Got Em!!

i've seen many more than that, i'm still trying to remember them all. and a lot i haven't put on the list yet because i'll have to view them again to score properly (all 6 SW, all 4 Alien films... many, many, more)

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by CZAR

Yea we all have been in that minority position before so dont worry. My girl felt the exact same way I did also and we both kinda gave up at the sametime which was funny. the film just didnt do anything for either of us about 45 minutes or so into it. I turned it off and put on Lost!!! Got Em!!

I know. It's all good. I know Green Zone isn't a movie for everyone, especially given the subject matter and the pacing at times. Can't agree on them all,

[Show spoiler]like Lost.

[Batman1980]

Doomsday 4/5
PQ 4/5
AQ 5/5
Excellent movie with a solid transfer, even love the gorgeous slipcover it came with.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

oh i'm not gonna post reviews of each and every one. a lot of films i've remembered and scored, i will never watch again. i'm just trying to compile a list because i'm a fanatic when it comes to making lists

and yes, we do have high standards!



i've seen many more than that, i'm still trying to remember them all. and a lot i haven't put on the list yet because i'll have to view them again to score properly (all 6 SW, all 4 Alien films... many, many, more)

Ok just checkin man. I mean there are a lot of films I havnt seen but I still have seen way more than 293 haha. Got Em!!

Originally Posted by killowertz

I know. It's all good. I know Green Zone isn't a movie for everyone, especially given the subject matter and the pacing at times. Can't agree on them all,

[Show spoiler]like Lost.

Yea man Lost is the one no doubt. Im a 3rd of the way through season 3! Got Em!!

Originally Posted by Gandalf Stormcrow

Doomsday 4/5
PQ 4/5
AQ 5/5
Excellent movie with a solid transfer, even love the gorgeous slipcover it came with.

Ugghhh this movie is booboo haha. I couldnt make it through this film either. I mean even the sexy Rhona Mitra couldnt save this film or the gorgeous slip cover haha. Got Em!!

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by CZAR

Ugghhh this movie is booboo haha. I couldnt make it through this film either. I mean even the sexy Rhona Mitra couldnt save this film or the gorgeous slip cover haha. Got Em!!

Huh? What? Rhona Mitra's in it? I seem to be distracted by this chick:

[Show spoiler]

[Al_The_Strange]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

oh i'm not gonna post reviews of each and every one. a lot of films i've remembered and scored, i will never watch again. i'm just trying to compile a list because i'm a fanatic when it comes to making lists

and yes, we do have high standards!

Right on!

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by CZAR

Yea man Lost is the one no doubt. Im a 3rd of the way through season 3! Got Em!!



Ugghhh this movie is booboo haha. I couldnt make it through this film either. I mean even the sexy Rhona Mitra couldnt save this film or the gorgeous slip cover haha. Got Em!!

Actually, I am not a fan of Lost at all.

Also, add Doomsday to the list along with Green Zone of films we don't agree on at all.

[Deadset]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Huh? What? Rhona Mitra's in it? I seem to be distracted by this chick:

[Show spoiler]

[Show spoiler]Her death scene was awesome

liked Doomsday, give it a 4/5.