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Post by G✇JI☈A on Jan 28, 2008 22:07:31 GMT -5
Charlie Wilson's War Saw it over the weekend and I quite enjoyed. It did have the horrifying sight of Tom Hank's ass (probably a body double, but still ) and Julia Roberts in a bikini. But the film has good story and some good laughs. Philip Seymour Hoffman was great and finally Julia Roberts have been cast to play a role suited to her 'a rich skank'. But I get the feeling that if the film makers were a bit more brave with the story this film could of been great but in the end I will give it: 7.5/10
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 29, 2008 9:37:17 GMT -5
smurf it, I LIKED THE CONDEMMED. There, I said it. You're not the only one... I may not buy it, but I'd watch it on TBS...
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 29, 2008 13:25:22 GMT -5
BASEketball
A lot of parts I never caught before, but while some parts are hilarious, others don't deliver the joke so well...
*** out of *****
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Post by Grendel on Jan 29, 2008 13:44:53 GMT -5
Knocked Up. Not a bad little comedy.
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 29, 2008 16:30:46 GMT -5
GONE BABY GONE Wow... Who knew little Casey Affleck actually had acting legs to stand on?
Seriously, though, I give a lot of credit to everybody involved in this movie. It was excellent, especially Affleck and Ed Harris. A truly great film.
Also, the movie's twists and turns actually surprised me! One of the first times in a long time.
****1/2 out of *****
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Post by rra on Jan 29, 2008 16:49:47 GMT -5
GONE BABY GONEWow... Who knew little Casey Affleck actually had acting legs to stand on? Seriously, though, I give a lot of credit to everybody involved in this movie. It was excellent, especially Affleck and Ed Harris. A truly great film. Also, the movie's twists and turns actually surprised me! One of the first times in a long time. ****1/2 out of ***** Affleck was also quite good in THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD....which he got a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nod.
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 29, 2008 16:57:08 GMT -5
I heard conflicting opinions on the "Assassination of Jesse James..." online that go from either "MODERN DAY MASTERPIECE" to "wow, could they sped it up a little bit?"
I thought I had found a copy but it was only the second parts of the movie. It's fine though, I still have Atonement and Sweeney Todd to catch up on.
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 31, 2008 11:45:48 GMT -5
SWEENEY TODD
I'm not a big fan of musicals, but my ex and a bunch of friends were a part of our school's theater group, so I was subjected to way too much of it. Also, my ex loved the RENT soundtrack and made me hate it even more. I didn't have high expectations when I first booted this movie up but from the heavy recommendation of a friend I decided to take the plunge.... and I'm really happy I did.
The visuals, the acting, the story, the music, it all worked together so well that I was actively enthralled throughout the movie. While it still wasn't completely my cup of tea, I'd consider owning it, but will definitely watch it again.
**** out of *****
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 31, 2008 14:01:02 GMT -5
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS
Over the last few years I've become a cynical, over-thinking bastard and that has made the movie watching experience less enjoyable. Every little sequence becomes a "Why are they doing that? Does nobody think that's weird? How are there only 3 people on the entire street?". When watching a movie made for kids, this turns into a nightmare as kid movies are naturally illogical. "Why does nobody think that talking chipmunks are weird? Wouldn't science want to test them? How long is the actual lifespan of a chipmunk?" were all questions I asked myself while watching this movie.
But the movie was still fun! It reminded me a lot of the old show, but they updated it along the way. I like the fact that the two songs that propelled the Chipmunks in real life (Witch Doctor and Christmas Don't Be Late) were the two songs that sent them over the edge in the movie. The movie didn't completely pander to little kids and the chipmunks were absolutely adorable. I especially liked one of the first scenes where Dave was passed out on the floor and the chipmunks talk about what to do with him.
David Cross and Jason Lee are obviously doing for the paychecks, but Jason Lee comes off as really likable. A lot of credit has to go to Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi (Writers of "The Adventures of Pete & Pete") who reined in what could've been a very by the book kids movie and inserted personality throughout, making it a very by the book kids movie with personality... Although I guess you could've gathered that without me saying.
All in all I'm happy that they didn't completely wreck my childhood memories and I deem this a worthy addition to the Chipmunks family.
***1/2 out of *****
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Post by 4real on Jan 31, 2008 14:08:38 GMT -5
Saw Sweeney Todd 3 days ago, and despite it being a musical (not my thing) i was impressed by how good the film was. Never been that great a Tim Burton fan (or Johnny Depp one for that matter) but i'll give them props here.
Despite the singing making me feel uncomfortable at times.
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 31, 2008 18:08:52 GMT -5
ATONEMENT
Man, this week has been all about movies just surprising the hell out of me. The scenery in this movie was absolutely beautiful, throwing you head first into the time period. I also have to give tons of credit to James McAvoy who carried this movie squarely on his shoulders. It was romantic, sad, yet heart warming tale all at the same time.
**** out of *****
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Post by bigHEADinc on Feb 1, 2008 17:31:57 GMT -5
WE OWN THE NIGHT
Judging by the previews, this movie was a revenge movie between brothers, one who is a cop, and one who manages a seedy night club. Actually watching it, though, turned the movie into something completely different.
Joe Grusinski (Mark Wahlberg) is the son of the Chief of Police and an upstanding citizen. His brother, Bobby Green (Joaquin Phoenix) is the complete opposite, always choosing to toe the line of crime but manages to stay out of it and manage a night club under a major player in the Russian mob, yet at the same time has hidden his family from everyone. After a bust on the night club, a hit is put out on Joe and it partially succeeded. The family blames Bobby, but he is determined that it wasn't his fault, until he is approached to take part in a drug deal and is told, in no uncertain terms, that his father is the next on the hit list. What follows is a crime drama that also focuses on the Grusinski family and it's trials and tribulations with being a "cop family".
Big ups to Eva Mendes who, as Bobby's girlfriend Amada, was able to actually act in, well, the first time I've ever seen her act. The biggest props have to go to Phoenix and Wahlberg who make you really feel the tension between the two opposite brothers who resent each other, and it resonated well with me and my own family life. The movie itself kept me hooked for it's 2 hours running time, and I'd be more than happy to recommend it.
**** out of *****
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Post by Grendel on Feb 1, 2008 22:07:56 GMT -5
I just saw Waterworld earlier today, and I don't really understand the hate for it. Sure, it wasn't a movie for everyone, but it was a decent sci fi flick. I can't believe I haven't seen this movie earlier.
Edit: And now I've sat through Employee of the Month, and while it's not as horrid as I expected it to be, but I can't recommend it to anyone.
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Post by bigHEADinc on Feb 2, 2008 1:52:37 GMT -5
Edit: And now I've sat through Employee of the Month, and while it's not as horrid as I expected it to be, but I can't recommend it to anyone. Completely agree... ** out of *****
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Post by rra on Feb 2, 2008 2:11:11 GMT -5
WE OWN THE NIGHTJudging by the previews, this movie was a revenge movie between brothers, one who is a cop, and one who manages a seedy night club. Actually watching it, though, turned the movie into something completely different. Joe Grusinski (Mark Wahlberg) is the son of the Chief of Police and an upstanding citizen. His brother, Bobby Green (Joaquin Phoenix) is the complete opposite, always choosing to toe the line of crime but manages to stay out of it and manage a night club under a major player in the Russian mob, yet at the same time has hidden his family from everyone. After a bust on the night club, a hit is put out on Joe and it partially succeeded. The family blames Bobby, but he is determined that it wasn't his fault, until he is approached to take part in a drug deal and is told, in no uncertain terms, that his father is the next on the hit list. What follows is a crime drama that also focuses on the Grusinski family and it's trials and tribulations with being a "cop family". Big ups to Eva Mendes who, as Bobby's girlfriend Amada, was able to actually act in, well, the first time I've ever seen her act. The biggest props have to go to Phoenix and Wahlberg who make you really feel the tension between the two opposite brothers who resent each other, and it resonated well with me and my own family life. The movie itself kept me hooked for it's 2 hours running time, and I'd be more than happy to recommend it. **** out of ***** Yeah, I really enjoyed WE OWN THE NIGHT....and I just don't get the hate that the film gets. WE OWN THE NIGHT (2007) - ***1/2
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Post by Maidpool w/ Cleaning Action on Feb 2, 2008 2:53:51 GMT -5
I just saw Waterworld earlier today, and I don't really understand the hate for it. Sure, it wasn't a movie for everyone, but it was a decent sci fi flick. I can't believe I haven't seen this movie earlier. I agree with this. I don't think it's half as bad as people make it out to be. Infact, I liked it. I like post-apocolyptic movies.
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Post by Rapper & Actor Sammy Davis III on Feb 2, 2008 3:43:53 GMT -5
I can sum up Meet the Spartans in 2 words: Don't go.
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Post by rra on Feb 2, 2008 3:50:58 GMT -5
I can sum up Meet the Spartans in 2 words: Don't go. No offense, but I got those same 2 words when I watched the trailer.
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Post by Jiren on Feb 2, 2008 8:03:56 GMT -5
Once upon a time in Mexico
One of the most badass action flicks i've seen in ages.
Also Johnny Depp is hilarious
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Post by wildojinx on Feb 2, 2008 19:54:45 GMT -5
The Black Hole (1980). Probably THE darkest disney film (not counting touchstone or miramax titles) ever. Starts off as a typical sci-fi tale, but takes a twist near the middle and the ending is just amazing. Plus, the designs of the robots (Vincent, old bob, and maximllian) are great, especially for the time period. TCM's been showing it a lot recently, so if its on give it a chance.
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