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Post by REDUNBECK~! on Jan 18, 2008 5:54:39 GMT -5
Breaking the RulesIt's not perfect, but Breaking the Rules is darn lovable as it forgoes all reality to tell the story of three buddies on one last ridiculous and improbable road trip together before one of them dies from a severe case of GMDD (generic movie death disease). Along the way out West, where the dead man walking is scheduled to be on Jeopardy just days before his inevitable passing, they meet a free-spirited angel of a diner waitress who has no problem giving up everything to run away with them and marry dying friend Phil so he can spend a few days in wedded bliss. Yes it's absurd, and yes there is a really bad-cheesy side trip (Jewish buddy Rob's encounter with an anti-semite born-again Christian), but the overall uber-sweetness of the film, and the tearjerker melodrama ending (which I'm a sucker for) won me over. Annie Potts is heavenly as Mary the waitress, and Jason Bateman does a convincing job of, well, dying slowly on screen. And, oh yeah: C. THOMAS HOWELL IS IN IT. I love this silly little film. I suppose it's a guilty pleasure, but the emphasis is on pleasure. It's just a shame it's out of print on all home video formats. At least the VHS is readily available on eBay.
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Post by Baixo Astral on Jan 18, 2008 7:12:43 GMT -5
Slugs
Enjoyably stupid horror-comedy (dunno if the comedy is intentional) by the director of Pieces - was suprised by how polished this was in terms of effects, film stock, etc - although it was total tosh, it didn't offend through incompetence in production, and some of the deaths-by-slug were great fun.
Street Trash
Wonderfully entertaining and sleazy 'melt movie', by Jim Muro, who would go on to become Stedicam operator of choice for James Cameron - entertaining performances, especially by James Lorinz, star of Frank Henenlotter's Frankenhooker and R.L Ryan, who featured in Troma movies in the 80s (this is a Troma distribution, but thankfully not produced by the slop factory). The game of 'severed penis catch' is a wonderful, disgusting moment, the body melt sequences are gloopily satisfying, and the characters don't grate TOO much.
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 18, 2008 10:35:19 GMT -5
So many reviews about people dying going on their last adventure... First the Bucket List, then your movie, now this... ONE LAST THING...One Last Thing stars Michael Angarano as Dylan, a terminal cancer patient with a last wish. Originally, it had been to ask his favorite football player to go fishing, but as he and his friends smoke some of his medical marijuana, they spark an idea in his head to instead ask for one night with his favorite super model. At the press conference featuring the football player, Dylan makes his wish known, and this causes this greatest adventure of his short life to happen. The movie really wasn't that good. Michael Angarano's performance as Dylan was nice as he seemed like a real kid, but there was a bit too much schmaltz behind all the heart. I'll give the movie this, I watched the whole thing and actively rooted for the kid and it doesn't turn out exactly how you expect it, but that wasn't enough to save it... **1/2 out of *****
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Post by Joker on Jan 18, 2008 13:34:42 GMT -5
Ultimate Avengers (Cartoon) 2006 -------------------------------------------- This kind of caught me off guard as I hadn't even heard about it but it is surprisingly decent. It's not quite on the level of some of the Batman Animated Series Films but it certainly captures most of the characters. It revolves around the formation of the Avengers and there fight with some Skrull like aliens and Mr Angry: The Hulk. Taking some of it's info from the Ultimate Comic books but also some from the main 616 universe it blends both together to make a decent story. Captain America is given a full back story and shown to be a capable leader. Iron Man is decent at being both likable and dislikable and comes up with some amusing lines as Tony Stark. Thor, Wasp, Black Widow and Nick Fury finish off the team staying true to there comic book roles. Hulk and Bruce Banner also come across well with the Jekyll and Hyde story being told well. Only Giant Man aka Hank Pym lets the side down as some sort of whiny brat as apposed to a proper scientist. The alien villains don't really get much of a role apart from disrupting national security, as there motives appear to be vague. Overall the voice acting is good, the animation solid, with the first appearence of Iron Man being memorable and fun. At 72 minutes it's a good way to lose an hour if you have nothing better to do. If you like marvel superheroes give this a try. *** and a half. Joker, if you liked that one, and haven't hear of the Marvel Animated Movies go out and look for Ultimate Avengers 2, Iron Man and Dr. Strange. Marvel's been working on these animated direct-to-DVD movies! Just caught Doctor Strange too, now that is a dammed good movie. Really did him justice although it could have done witha tiny bit of Steve Ditko style random artwork.
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Post by Jiren on Jan 18, 2008 14:42:48 GMT -5
No country for old men
Awesome untill the last 15 mins, the last 15 mins sucked
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Something VERY special.
I Love Glee!
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Post by Millie D on Jan 18, 2008 14:46:52 GMT -5
SMILEY FACE
Anna Faris as a stoner all through the movie.....I thought it was perfect for stoners but i enjoyed it cuz it was freaking stupid enuff to be a cheesy b-flick
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 18, 2008 15:27:38 GMT -5
No country for old men Awesome untill the last 15 mins, the last 15 mins sucked I agree... I think that's what ruined the movie for me... BASKETBALL DIARIESMan, a really powerful anti-drug film. Dicaprio showed his skills at an early age with this movie. Mark Wahlberg also deserves a nod. This movie made me feel really uncomfortable, but in a good way. **** out of *****
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 19, 2008 2:56:10 GMT -5
Eastern Promises This movie was just absolutely phenomenal. From the built up characters to the story itself to the performances of each actor... Everything just worked so well, and this included a fight where Viggo Mortenson was naked with his pork and beans flapping in the wind... I actually applaud that scene due to the fact that they didn't act like he had a towel that never came off or lots of strategically placed objects in front of his junk... The fight was real and it looked like it hurt... Just, in general, I loved this movie.
***** out of *****
For comparison, other movies to get 5 stars from me:
Fight Club Superbad Knocked Up Ocean's Eleven American Gangster
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Post by Da (No Sold) 7-1-3 Itch on Jan 19, 2008 3:50:42 GMT -5
I watched Half-Nelson and I have to say it was amazing, the overall message of the film is hard to understand but it is a great movie with a hard touch of realism to it
I definitely recommend seeing it
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Post by lucaspunkari on Jan 19, 2008 23:36:09 GMT -5
We have a Cloverfield thread but I'll post this here.
The concept of the movie is really good, and the guy who played Hud was excellent, but I felt it was okay only. Too short and parts I though were lacking.
3 out of 5.
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Post by Sinestro on Jan 19, 2008 23:39:27 GMT -5
Dark City
Probably seen this movie a half dozen times and I just decided to pick it up. Still a great flick, heck of a mind trip, and the Roger Ebert Commentary puts it over the top.
Highly Recommended.
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Post by rra on Jan 19, 2008 23:48:53 GMT -5
Dark City Probably seen this movie a half dozen times and I just decided to pick it up. Still a great flick, heck of a mind trip, and the Roger Ebert Commentary puts it over the top. Highly Recommended. I want the goddamn Director's Cut. You know, the one that DOESN'T SPOIL THE MOVIE in the friggin OPENING scene! Wth New Line?
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Post by Bob Schlapowitz on Jan 19, 2008 23:51:06 GMT -5
just saw "The Orphanage" it was great, not anywhere near as great as "Pan's Labyrinth" but definitely worth seeing.
I give it ***1/2 out of *****
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Post by rra on Jan 19, 2008 23:51:12 GMT -5
Eastern PromisesThis movie was just absolutely phenomenal. From the built up characters to the story itself to the performances of each actor... Everything just worked so well, and this included a fight where Viggo Mortenson was naked with his pork and beans flapping in the wind... I actually applaud that scene due to the fact that they didn't act like he had a towel that never came off or lots of strategically placed objects in front of his junk... The fight was real and it looked like it hurt... Just, in general, I loved this movie. ***** out of ***** For comparison, other movies to get 5 stars from me: Fight Club Superbad Knocked Up Ocean's Eleven American Gangster EASTERN PROMISES was indeed a great movie, #3 for me for 2007, and I'm glad you discovered it. I would even argue that its the closest thing we'll get to a CASABLANCA for this decade. What an emotionally devastating climax....
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Post by Sinestro on Jan 19, 2008 23:54:04 GMT -5
Dark City Probably seen this movie a half dozen times and I just decided to pick it up. Still a great flick, heck of a mind trip, and the Roger Ebert Commentary puts it over the top. Highly Recommended. I want the goddamn Director's Cut. You know, the one that DOESN'T SPOIL THE MOVIE in the friggin OPENING scene! Wth New Line? True... I content with what I've got for now though.
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Post by Rube on Jan 20, 2008 0:08:38 GMT -5
Alien Hunter.
The title sounds like a horrible sci-fi channel tv movie, but it's excellent.
Stars James Spader and it's about a research team who finds an alien black box in the south pole. Great flick.
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 20, 2008 3:18:46 GMT -5
EASTERN PROMISES was indeed a great movie, #3 for me for 2007, and I'm glad you discovered it. I would even argue that its the closest thing we'll get to a CASABLANCA for this decade. What an emotionally devastating climax.... You gotta give a lot of credit to Vincent Cassel for that final scene. He actually made you feel for him, considering he was nothing but a complete dick the whole movie, that was an accomplishment.
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Post by Jiren on Jan 20, 2008 13:27:56 GMT -5
AVP-R
Awesome movie
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 20, 2008 14:10:44 GMT -5
How was it compared to the original?
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Post by Maidpool w/ Cleaning Action on Jan 20, 2008 14:13:02 GMT -5
How was it compared to the original? If you like action, wanted to see more of a Predator's badassery and ever wanted to see what would happen if an Alien(s) was loose on Earth, it's a whole lot better.
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