The Movie Review and Discussion Thread

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by Diesel

No such thing as the best film ever made.




Bingo

The best film ever made is Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, runner-up would be Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by CZAR

Haha ok nice way to down play its greatness. To me gav & best go hand in hand and Ive had that debate time and time again. Anyway well see what bearcat thinks. Got Em!!



Man u was very surprised at the results and u even posted in the thread. We can do many other films and I bet we wont get 20 people to say its the best or their favorite films. That poll shows how highly regarded Shawshank is. Nuthin is 100% but those are damn good results and u know it.

Never seen Papillion so cant comment but I know for sure the Fountain isnt better! Got Em!!

Lots pf people LOVE it and its a good film. I am ONLY argueing that it isnt the BEST movie of all time, and its not perfect.

The Fountain uses Shawshank for toilet paper.

Tim Robbins cleans Hugh Jackmans shoes....and pays for the privelage.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by Diesel

No such thing as the best film ever made.



Bingo

To me there is. Again this is all opinion and I am just stressing mine. U can disagree but I will fight for Shawshank! Got Em!!

[tbizzle]

Lol, I think we all know not to play this game with you CZAR, nothing can penetrate that Denzel/Shawshank fortress that is your mind

I love Shawshank as well and I think it's very good, but there are far better films out there. Btw, can't wait to watch this one again soon. As well as Papillon, thanks for bringin that up Squid.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Lots pf people LOVE it and its a good film. I am ONLY argueing that it isnt the BEST movie of all time, and its not perfect.

The Fountain uses Shawshank for toilet paper.

Tim Robbins cleans Hugh Jackmans shoes....and pays for the privelage.

Hhahahahaha funny! I agree Jackman is a better actor then Robbins but Shawshank runs circles around Fountain. Morgan slices any performance that Hugh has ever given though. Got Em!!

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by CZAR

To me there is. Again this is all opinion and I am just stressing mine. U can disagree but I will fight for Shawshank! Got Em!!

I'm all for you thinking its the best film ever, that's your opinion so who's to tell you you're wrong


BUT....I do not believe that there is a single greatest film that stands above every other one out there. Everyone thinks of movies in their own way, you'll never have one where every one in the world agrees that it is the best of the best.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by tbizzle

Lol, I think we all know not to play this game with you CZAR, nothing can penetrate that Denzel/Shawshank fortress that is your mind

Dont forget Will Smith also haha. I give cred where its due and I feel the way I feel. Denzel is the best actor and Shawshank is the best film! Sorry if u dont agree. Thats just me and a lot of others to though. Got Em!!

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by Diesel

I'm all for you thinking its the best film ever, that's your opinion so who's to tell you you're wrong


BUT....I do not believe that there is a single greatest film that stands above every other one out there. Everyone thinks of movies in their own way, you'll never have one where every one in the world agrees that it is the best of the best.

Oh most definitely. I was just letting bearcat know my take is all. Didnt mean to rile everyone up haha. Got Em!!

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by CZAR

Hhahahahaha funny! I agree Jackman is a better actor then Robbins but Shawshank runs circles around Fountain. Morgan slices any performance that Hugh has ever given though. Got Em!!

If they do a remake of Shawshank with Denzel and Jackman, THAT will be the best movie ever.

Seriously though, you should catch Papillon if you dig prison flicks.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by CZAR

Oh most definitely. I was just letting bearcat know my take is all. Didnt mean to rile everyone up haha. Got Em!!

I came in after the riling had begun, so I had to get in on the action


I especially like it when its friendly action, that way I don't have to crack a few heads

[SquidPuppet]

Toy Story 3 is a better prison break film than Shawshank.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

If they do a remake of Shawshank with Denzel and Jackman, THAT will be the best movie ever.

Seriously though, you should catch Papillon if you dig prison flicks.

That film would rock with those two! If Papillion comes to blu or if I can catch an HD transfer I will check it out. Got Em!!

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by Diesel

I came in after the riling had begun, so I had to get in on the action


I especially like it when its friendly action, that way I don't have to crack a few heads

Haha dont make me get my Thor hammer dog! Got Em!!

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Toy Story 3 is a better prison break film than Shawshank.

Man u spoiling the film for me. I havnt seen it. I did watch HTTYD though. Got Em!!

[iam1bearcat]

Ponyo

year: 2008
director: Hayao Miyazaki
voice cast: Matt Damon, Lily Tomlin, Tina Fey, Liam Neeson, and Betty White.

to be completely honest i had absolutely no interest in seeing Ponyo. it wasn't on my radar, it was something i had heard of and seen at the store on the shelf, but never even thought of looking at it. but a recommendation from steve46, and my reasoning behind giving anything a chance - even when it isn't necessarily my style or taste, led to me to watching Ponyo.

and it wasn't half bad. i went in with super low expectations and it surpassed them. did i love the film? no. but was i able to enjoy it for the duration of its run time and not be bored? yes. visually, the film is a delight and i'm sure on blu-ray, like all animated films, this looks great (very bright, colorful color palette), and the story is wholly unique and filled with quirky humor and characters.

the story follow a fish, who a small boy named Sosuke finds and named Ponyo. like most kids with a pet, he's obsessed with taking care of Ponyo, who seems to not be any ordinary fish. as it turns out, Ponyo has powers and holds the key to the "universe" so to speak.

the film has deep themes of loving and caring for something that isn't "normal" or like you, or something you're accustomed to. friendship, bravery and then, later on, themes or mortality (i think) and living your life fully

[Show spoiler]i think, i got this from the old folks who believed they were dead (i think) when in the underground aquarium and then when they were walking up the hill instead of being assisted.

.

i liked it, enjoyed it, much more so than i thought i would, and even though the animation and feel of the film is very Japanese in nature, it's not what i thought it would be in terms of feel, atmosphere and story. maybe the voiceovers with English speaking actors was what changed it? i have no idea, but if you're a fan of unique, quirky animated pictures, Ponyo should be looked at for possible viewing. i don't regret my decision to watch it. just overall it didn't do a lot for me, but i liked it more than i envisioned.

thanks again to steve46 for the recommendation

3/5

[tbizzle]

Originally Posted by CZAR

That film would rock with those two! If Papillion comes to blu or if I can catch an HD transfer I will check it out. Got Em!!

Check it out anyways, watching SD material won't kill you

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

Ponyo

[Show spoiler]year: 2008
director: Hayao Miyazaki
voice cast: Matt Damon, Lily Tomlin, Tina Fey, Liam Neeson, and Betty White.

to be completely honest i had absolutely no interest in seeing Ponyo. it wasn't on my radar, it was something i had heard of and seen at the store on the shelf, but never even thought of looking at it. but a recommendation from steve46, and my reasoning behind giving anything a chance - even when it isn't necessarily my style or taste, led to me to watching Ponyo.

and it wasn't half bad. i went in with super low expectations and it surpassed them. did i love the film? no. but was i able to enjoy it for the duration of its run time and not be bored? yes. visually, the film is a delight and i'm sure on blu-ray, like all animated films, this looks great (very bright, colorful color palette), and the story is wholly unique and filled with quirky humor and characters.

the story follow a fish, who a small boy named Sosuke finds and named Ponyo. like most kids with a pet, he's obsessed with taking care of Ponyo, who seems to not be any ordinary fish. as it turns out, Ponyo has powers and holds the key to the "universe" so to speak.

the film has deep themes of loving and caring for something that isn't "normal" or like you, or something you're accustomed to. friendship, bravery and then, later on, themes or mortality (i think) and living your life fully

[Show spoiler]i think, i got this from the old folks who believed they were dead (i think) when in the underground aquarium and then when they were walking up the hill instead of being assisted.

.

i liked it, enjoyed it, much more so than i thought i would, and even though the animation and feel of the film is very Japanese in nature, it's not what i thought it would be in terms of feel, atmosphere and story. maybe the voiceovers with English speaking actors was what changed it? i have no idea, but if you're a fan of unique, quirky animated pictures, Ponyo should be looked at for possible viewing. i don't regret my decision to watch it. just overall it didn't do a lot for me, but i liked it more than i envisioned.

thanks again to steve46 for the recommendation

3/5

Now its time to get to the film of all films! Ill be here waiting my friend! Got Em!!

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by CZAR

Haha dont make me get my Thor hammer dog! Got Em!!



Man u spoiling the film for me. I havnt seen it. I did watch HTTYD though. Got Em!!

Put "9" on your animation list.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by tbizzle

Check it out anyways, watching SD material won't kill you

I have became a bluray/HD snob man. It happens to the best of us. I only watch SD when I absolutely have to like watching The Walking Dead because Directv doesnt have AMC in HD! Got Em!!

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Put "9" on your animation list.

Is that good? I never tripped off that one but I just might do that. Got Em!!

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

Ponyo

[Show spoiler]year: 2008
director: Hayao Miyazaki
voice cast: Matt Damon, Lily Tomlin, Tina Fey, Liam Neeson, and Betty White.

to be completely honest i had absolutely no interest in seeing Ponyo. it wasn't on my radar, it was something i had heard of and seen at the store on the shelf, but never even thought of looking at it. but a recommendation from steve46, and my reasoning behind giving anything a chance - even when it isn't necessarily my style or taste, led to me to watching Ponyo.

and it wasn't half bad. i went in with super low expectations and it surpassed them. did i love the film? no. but was i able to enjoy it for the duration of its run time and not be bored? yes. visually, the film is a delight and i'm sure on blu-ray, like all animated films, this looks great (very bright, colorful color palette), and the story is wholly unique and filled with quirky humor and characters.

the story follow a fish, who a small boy named Sosuke finds and named Ponyo. like most kids with a pet, he's obsessed with taking care of Ponyo, who seems to not be any ordinary fish. as it turns out, Ponyo has powers and holds the key to the "universe" so to speak.

the film has deep themes of loving and caring for something that isn't "normal" or like you, or something you're accustomed to. friendship, bravery and then, later on, themes or mortality (i think) and living your life fully

[Show spoiler]i think, i got this from the old folks who believed they were dead (i think) when in the underground aquarium and then when they were walking up the hill instead of being assisted.

.

i liked it, enjoyed it, much more so than i thought i would, and even though the animation and feel of the film is very Japanese in nature, it's not what i thought it would be in terms of feel, atmosphere and story. maybe the voiceovers with English speaking actors was what changed it? i have no idea, but if you're a fan of unique, quirky animated pictures, Ponyo should be looked at for possible viewing. i don't regret my decision to watch it. just overall it didn't do a lot for me, but i liked it more than i envisioned.

thanks again to steve46 for the recommendation

3/5

Dude! We are trying to chat here, stop hoggin up the thread with reviews.

[Show spoiler] Ponyo was cool in a trippy way, huh?