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Post by bigHEADinc on Feb 15, 2008 15:12:13 GMT -5
I remember when this movie was being advertised last fall, but I thought it bombed at the theatre. Here it wasn't released because of all the comedies that were out at that time, and they release it now (at least I think that's what they did). It kind of looks interesting ... But then I'm kind of interested in seeing Jumper, too. Oh god, what's wrong with me ... ;D Hey, I'm kinda interested in Jumper too! Yeah, I remember seeing one preview before Juno for Charlie Bartlett and never saw anything else about it. I jumped at the chance to download it. If you see it at a local theater or rental place, give it a shot, you might be pleasantly surprised.
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Post by Jiren on Feb 15, 2008 15:35:46 GMT -5
Jumper
None of the characters are likable (Apart from Bell) but it's fast paced & has some decent action scenes.
Rental at best
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Post by bigHEADinc on Feb 15, 2008 17:40:56 GMT -5
Jumper None of the characters are likable (Apart from Bell) but it's fast paced & has some decent action scenes. Rental at best Man, that sums up pretty much everything I've heard about the movie. I'll download it if a good copy comes up. 30 ROCKI know this thread is about movies you've seen, but since the site I usually use to download movies was having problems, I picked a show from their list and downloaded the whole first season of this show. I watched it in 2 days and, by the hammer of Thor, this show got me hooked. This is one of the few newer shows that have been entirely interesting the whole way through. I love how the character development throughout the season wasn't rushed or ham-handed but happened slowly but surely that, by the end of the season, you really believe that Jack and Lemon have an incredibly deeper connection than they did in the beginning. ****1/2 out of ***** For comparison: Rescue Me - ***** out of ***** Newsradio - ****1/2 out of ***** The Job - ***1/2 out of *****
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Post by Grendel on Feb 16, 2008 21:24:43 GMT -5
I'm currently watching the movie Crank. Not the most intelligent movie out there, but it is what it is. And it's good cheesy fun. Definitely a popcorn muncher, and it's got a better use of the C word than the today show. Grab some popcorn and watch this movie if you like good, mindless action.
And you get to see one of Amy Smart's breasts, at least up to this point of the movie.
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Post by Jiren on Feb 17, 2008 12:46:47 GMT -5
Flash Gordon
Jesus this movie is camp as christmas but my god it's fun as hell.
And it features some pretty hot females wearing next to nothing (Princess Aura was hot as f***)
Also it contains a villain that looks very similar to yours truly
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Post by 4real on Feb 17, 2008 13:01:08 GMT -5
Was watching Hot Rod last night, a film my friends have been going on about for ages since they werre pissed it got taken off our local cinema after only a week. Thankfully it was good, a few duff moments, but some real good laughs.
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Post by Grendel on Feb 17, 2008 13:03:47 GMT -5
Flash Gordon Jesus this movie is camp as christmas but my god it's fun as hell. And it features some pretty hot females wearing next to nothing (Princess Aura was hot as f***) Also it contains a villain that looks very similar to yours truly Part of what made that movie for me was the job that Brain Blessed did playing the part of Vultan. He so hammed it up that it was entertaining.
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Post by Jiren on Feb 17, 2008 13:04:35 GMT -5
Flash Gordon Jesus this movie is camp as christmas but my god it's fun as hell. And it features some pretty hot females wearing next to nothing (Princess Aura was hot as f***) Also it contains a villain that looks very similar to yours truly Part of what made that movie for me was the job that Brain Blessed did playing the part of Vultan. He so hammed it up that it was entertaining. Yeah ;D His Audio commentary on the DVD is priceless
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Post by Grendel on Feb 17, 2008 13:08:18 GMT -5
Part of what made that movie for me was the job that Brain Blessed did playing the part of Vultan. He so hammed it up that it was entertaining. Yeah ;D His Audio commentary on the DVD is priceless That has to rock. I've never heard the commentary, but I can just imagine what it would be like.
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Post by wolfmoon103100 on Feb 17, 2008 13:09:02 GMT -5
I watched The Descent last night. I heard it was good but I thought it sucked and boring. I was dissapointed.
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Post by bigHEADinc on Feb 17, 2008 14:00:12 GMT -5
And you get to see one of Amy Smart's breasts, at least up to this point of the movie. Best perk to a movie ever!!!
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Post by bigHEADinc on Feb 18, 2008 1:24:05 GMT -5
JUMPER
I was so pleasantly surprised by this movie after all of the "Meh" reviews for it. I like that, for one of the first times ever in a "superhero" movie, the character actually fully fleshes out how useful his powers are. So many of these types of movies tends to hobble the character a little bit but this one just went for it. The various "Jumps" were done really well and the fight between the two Jumpers was good. I like the idea of the Paladins and, while this movie hasn't really fully fleshed out everything I would've liked, is a suitable beginning chapter to a series of movies. I like where this could be going.
The best comparison to make is to the first X-Men movie where, while it was all well and good, it didn't really get hardcore enough until the second movie. I have hopes.
*** out of *****
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Post by rra on Feb 18, 2008 2:40:21 GMT -5
JUMPERI was so pleasantly surprised by this movie after all of the "Meh" reviews for it. I like that, for one of the first times ever in a "superhero" movie, the character actually fully fleshes out how useful his powers are. So many of these types of movies tends to hobble the character a little bit but this one just went for it. The various "Jumps" were done really well and the fight between the two Jumpers was good. I like the idea of the Paladins and, while this movie hasn't really fully fleshed out everything I would've liked, is a suitable beginning chapter to a series of movies. I like where this could be going. The best comparison to make is to the first X-Men movie where, while it was all well and good, it didn't really get hardcore enough until the second movie. I have hopes. *** out of ***** So in other words, I might as well wait for the sequel.
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Post by Big DSR Energy on Feb 18, 2008 2:53:40 GMT -5
I saw Juno most recently. Pretty funny movie, not overly incredible or anything. JK Simmons should've gotten more time, and Juno's best female friend was annoying (Honest to blog). I give it 3 stars out of a possible 4.
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Post by W.R on Feb 18, 2008 3:01:48 GMT -5
Go(1999)
I'll give this movie a pretty short review in a sentence. "This movie is like the bastard little brother of Pulp Fiction".
It tries to be it but fails and then does it's own thing much like the hassellbeck brothers Matt and Tim.
Is Katie Holmes joey potter in every damn thing she does, god-damn her acting coach should be fired and then stabbed with my green ranger dragon dagger in the throat.
Though, I love New Doubts song "New".
This movie in everything involved, the actors, music, is everything that is the 90's..including the plot of going to a rave. Honestly, raves don't happen anymore. People now are lazy and just throw a party and do the drugs there instead of the whole process of the secret invite and then getting a call and meeting at this secret location. I wish I was old enough to bask in the glory that was the 90's. I grew up in the 90's but wasn't old enough to appreciate it like I am now. I'm 19 by the way.
90's > 00's.
Though when it comes to great movies the 70's have set a standard that we are finally seeing in stuff like 'there will be blood' and co.
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Post by EvilMasterBetty, Esq. on Feb 18, 2008 3:02:59 GMT -5
I just saw Definitely, Maybe today, and I must say I was very pleasantly surprised.
Ryan Reynolds has all the ability to be a fantastic lead actor and was very good in this. And for people worried he's being "wussified", don't worry. He's not a perfect guy in this movie. Far from it. He's easy to relate to but is still charming at the same time. And Breslin is, again, very sweet and charming, although surprisingly foul mouthed and provided the funniest moment in the movie.
The plot is surprisingly original. It basically follows two questions: 1) Who is William (Reynolds) really in love with and 2) Who did he actually marry and is Maya's (Breslin) Mother? This is accomplished through Reynolds telling her a bedtime story of basically his love life with three different women.
The first question is the easy one if anyone has seen any hype for the movie. The second part is much tougher and genuinely keeps you guessing until you know and even teases some potentially huge bombshells.
Ilsa Fischer and Rachel Weisz and Elizabeth Banks all do a great job as the three women in his life, although Fischer really does shine. She's going to be a mainstay of romantic comedies for years and I would love to see her and Reynolds pair up again. They really are great together.
Although the best character has to be the alcoholic professor played by Kevin Kline. An alcoholic English professor who has a thing for young female students and is enough of a playboy to pull it off.
Now is the ending predictable and cheesy? Yes. But it's a romantic comedy. What do you expect. This is much better than 27 Dresses and far less predictable and formulaic. Does this mean it's perfect? No, but it's a great date movie.
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Post by ThereIsNoAbsurdistOnlyZuul on Feb 18, 2008 3:07:42 GMT -5
Michael Clayton:
It's a brilliant, brilliant movie. Very little exposition on characters and their motives, you find things out naturally, without being told.
Wonderful use of metaphor and parallels. There are no real throwaway moments, and the way the plot is unfolded is handled amazing. My favorite drama in a long time.
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Post by rra on Feb 18, 2008 3:48:45 GMT -5
Michael Clayton: It's a brilliant, brilliant movie. Very little exposition on characters and their motives, you find things out naturally, without being told. Wonderful use of metaphor and parallels. There are no real throwaway moments, and the way the plot is unfolded is handled amazing. My favorite drama in a long time. I think it was a well-done melodrama...and no, I don't mean "melodrama" in the degrading sort of way. A melodrama as in, it reaffirms societal values...which in this case, its George Clooney as the slick dick lawyer who does the right thing. What I liked about MICHAEL CLAYTON though was, Clayton is stuck between having to do the right thing, and the wrong thing that's morally the right thing to do. Whats your interpretation of the ending?
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Post by rra on Feb 18, 2008 3:59:17 GMT -5
Go(1999) I'll give this movie a pretty short review in a sentence. "This movie is like the bastard little brother of Pulp Fiction". It tries to be it but fails and then does it's own thing much like the hassellbeck brothers Matt and Tim. Is Katie Holmes joey potter in every damn thing she does, god-damn her acting coach should be fired and then stabbed with my green ranger dragon dagger in the throat. Though, I love New Doubts song "New". This movie in everything involved, the actors, music, is everything that is the 90's..including the plot of going to a rave. Honestly, raves don't happen anymore. People now are lazy and just throw a party and do the drugs there instead of the whole process of the secret invite and then getting a call and meeting at this secret location. I wish I was old enough to bask in the glory that was the 90's. I grew up in the 90's but wasn't old enough to appreciate it like I am now. I'm 19 by the way. 90's > 00's. Though when it comes to great movies the 70's have set a standard that we are finally seeing in stuff like 'there will be blood' and co. It was a movie for its time for better or for worse, like SWINGERS was for mid-1990s nightlife in Los Angeles. But I'll say this for GO.....at least it was decent, which I can't say for Doug Liman's later MR. & MRS. SMITH.
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Post by Mac on Feb 18, 2008 11:03:26 GMT -5
I saw Cloverfield. There was a monster in it.
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