Grendel
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
But ... why is all the rum gone?
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Post by Grendel on Jan 15, 2008 19:16:58 GMT -5
WAR (2007) [aka The Transporter vs Jet Li] Coud have been a great movie. Loved the first 80 minutes of it. There was a decent plot twist, then they gave a swerve which would have made Vince Russo puke. And the climatic fight scene was too short (the Jet Li/Jet Li fight in THE ONE was longer, crap the KARATE KID final battle was longer) Next up in my Netflix que is STARDUST I just saw War, and I have to agree with most of what you had to say. But I don't think the plot twist would have made Vince Russo puke. Instead, I think he would try and book it sometime. ;D
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bigHEADinc
El Dandy
Wanted Conway Twitty as a special title.
lest we forget...
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 16, 2008 1:46:51 GMT -5
RETURN OF THE JEDI Man, I feel like the only person who hasn't seen this movie until tonight. Years ago, when they re-released the original trilogy into theaters, me, my bros, and my cousins all went to go see the first two. When it came time to see the last one, I decided that I'd rather see Goldeneye. While they were drowned in ewoks, I jumped into puberty watching Xenia Onatopp sexually killing a man... While they saw Luke being real gay, I wanted to learn how to flip around my pen (and later learned how much dexterity that actually took). I reveled in the fact that I never saw the movie and actively avoided the new trilogy...
Until tonight...
It wasn't as bad as I expected it to be. Personally, all the movies got a layer of cheese on them and this one was the cheesiest. If the original trilogy were brands of cheesy corn snacks, Return of the Jedi would be the Cheetos. It wasn't bad, kept me thoroughly occupied but I think that had more to do with the comments made during the movie by me and my friends. Meh...
** out of *****
For Comparison:
A New Hope - *** out of ***** Empire Strikes Back - ***1/2 out of ***** What I saw of Episode 1 - * out of *****
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rra
King Koopa
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Post by rra on Jan 16, 2008 1:52:30 GMT -5
RETURN OF THE JEDIMan, I feel like the only person who hasn't seen this movie until tonight. Years ago, when they re-released the original trilogy into theaters, me, my bros, and my cousins all went to go see the first two. When it came time to see the last one, I decided that I'd rather see Goldeneye. While they were drowned in ewoks, I jumped into puberty watching Xenia Onatopp sexually killing a man... While they saw Luke being real gay, I wanted to learn how to flip around my pen (and later learned how much dexterity that actually took). I reveled in the fact that I never saw the movie and actively avoided the new trilogy... Until tonight... It wasn't as bad as I expected it to be. Personally, all the movies got a layer of cheese on them and this one was the cheesiest. If the original trilogy were brands of cheesy corn snacks, Return of the Jedi would be the Cheetos. It wasn't bad, kept me thoroughly occupied but I think that had more to do with the comments made during the movie by me and my friends. Meh... ** out of ***** For Comparison: A New Hope - *** out of ***** Empire Strikes Back - ***1/2 out of ***** What I saw of Episode 1 - * out of ***** Well, you're not the only one that wasn't that impressed with JEDI either. I mean, when Lucas admits the aciton sequence at Tattoine on the Dunes was sorta botched, you know you have a problem.
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Post by A Dubya (El Hombre Muerto) on Jan 16, 2008 1:55:07 GMT -5
Just saw "Fat and Sassy". It was okay. The chick in the third scene is nice, but the scene is a little too short for my tastes. I would recommend a rental definitely before a buy. 3/10.
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bigHEADinc
El Dandy
Wanted Conway Twitty as a special title.
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 16, 2008 10:21:02 GMT -5
Just saw "Fat and Sassy". It was okay. The chick in the third scene is nice, but the scene is a little too short for my tastes. I would recommend a rental definitely before a buy. 3/10. Man, we really need a "Pornos You Just Saw (Random Reviews)" thread... It can only lead to hilarity... sexual hilarity...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2008 12:35:52 GMT -5
Death Race 2000- 3.5 out of 5. Ridiculously fun, with great cheesy effects. Some of the approaches to the racing culture, including the fan clubs, where incredibly interesting. David Carradine, Sylvester Stallone, and John Kreese from the Karate Kid as a wannabe Greek God racer, you can't beat that.
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Post by Harmonica on Jan 16, 2008 12:51:14 GMT -5
I saw To Live And Die In LA and Aguirre, The Wrath Of God. Two awesome films and I love the car chase scene in To Live And Die In LA. The cinematography in Aguirre, The Wrath Of God is simply amazing and Klaus Kinski was amazing in playing the role of Aguirre.
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bigHEADinc
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 16, 2008 14:26:10 GMT -5
HUSTLE & FLOW A page or two ago I reviewed Craig Brewer's follow-up to Hustle & Flow, Black Snake Moan, and I absolutely loved it, but this was a different story. Hustle & Flow is about a pimp going through a mid-life crisis trying to get a rap career off the ground with the help of a childhood friend and his loyal hoes.
The image of the "dirty south" reminded me a lot of growing up in Detroit; generally dirty, semi-destitute conditions and run-down houses alongside stores that look like they have no business being open. It felt raw, grimy, and was the perfect backdrop for the pimp trying to go good storyline. Terrence Howard did a suitable-to-superb job as DJay, the pimp with a golden heart. I gotta give credit to Howard, who brought a lot of honesty to a part that could've been really cliched. Taryn Manning, as Nola, burned up the screen, bringing a lot of sex appeal, and a surprising amount of cuteness to a role as a prostitute. Anthony Anderson and DJ Qualls also did suitable jobs in their parts, but they weren't the breakout of this movie...
That goes to Taraji Henson as the pregnant ho Shug. She jumps off the screen, making you want to effectively save her from her on-screen life, but she wouldn't want it. She loves DJay and it shows, from little things like the scene where she brings him a lava lamp because that's what she saw on TV with the other rappers or where she thanks DJay for letting her sing... You scream for her, wanting the best for her, but she keeps it all reserved and really sweet.
This movie isn't all about the actors and the story, it's also about the music. I'm not a fan of the "Dirty South" rap, but as the songs were built up, layer by layer being stacked, you almost cheer when he finally gets "It's Hard Out There For A Pimp" actually laid down and working. The music did a great job helping convey DJay as a character and a lot of credit goes to Three 6 Mafia for writing the songs in the movie.
***1/2 out of *****
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Post by I'm The Cool One on Jan 16, 2008 15:32:05 GMT -5
Gummo
It's no secret, I'm a huge fan of weird-ass movies... With flicks like Pi, Reqiem for a Dram, and Eraserhead as my favorites of all time... This movie is DEFIANTELY another weird one... However, this is the first "weird" movie I've ever seen taht was actually difficult for me to watch all the way through... The imagry was so difficult to stomach... The lives these people lead following the Super Outbreak of tornados in teh 1960's is horrible and at times disgusting. I've watched Cannibal Holocaust from beginning to end... And I couldn't make it through this movie, hardly...
For instance, the scene where the main character is sitting in the bathtub eating spaghetti and a chocolate bar... Everything from the color of the water, to just the visual of the child in the brown bath water eating a chocolate bar that he's dropped in said bath water... Such a disturbing visual... It was hard to watch.
That being said, I lvoed the movie. I'm a big fan of movies that evoke a reaction from me... And this movie definately did. Not to mention the fact that there is BARELY a linear story to follow... It makes for a very provocative film that really makes you think after it's over...
I'd give the flick **** without a doubt... Sometimes billiance is tough to swallow, if ya get my drift.
Also... I was not awake enough when I watched it to really feel like thinking... THANK GOD I had a jeff Dunham DVD to watch afterward, lol.
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bigHEADinc
El Dandy
Wanted Conway Twitty as a special title.
lest we forget...
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 16, 2008 15:57:56 GMT -5
GummoIt's no secret, I'm a huge fan of weird-ass movies... With flicks like Pi, Reqiem for a Dram, and Eraserhead as my favorites of all time... This movie is DEFIANTELY another weird one... However, this is the first "weird" movie I've ever seen taht was actually difficult for me to watch all the way through... The imagry was so difficult to stomach... The lives these people lead following the Super Outbreak of tornados in teh 1960's is horrible and at times disgusting. I've watched Cannibal Holocaust from beginning to end... And I couldn't make it through this movie, hardly... For instance, the scene where the main character is sitting in the bathtub eating spaghetti and a chocolate bar... Everything from the color of the water, to just the visual of the child in the brown bath water eating a chocolate bar that he's dropped in said bath water... Such a disturbing visual... It was hard to watch. That being said, I lvoed the movie. I'm a big fan of movies that evoke a reaction from me... And this movie definately did. Not to mention the fact that there is BARELY a linear story to follow... It makes for a very provocative film that really makes you think after it's over... I'd give the flick **** without a doubt... Sometimes billiance is tough to swallow, if ya get my drift. Also... I was not awake enough when I watched it to really feel like thinking... THANK GOD I had a jeff Dunham DVD to watch afterward, lol. Definitely a hard movie to watch, but I gotta disagree with your brilliance remark... It just seemed like the director sat down and went "Okay, how about Kids, but have it be about white trash?"
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Post by I'm The Cool One on Jan 16, 2008 19:36:59 GMT -5
GummoIt's no secret, I'm a huge fan of weird-ass movies... With flicks like Pi, Reqiem for a Dram, and Eraserhead as my favorites of all time... This movie is DEFIANTELY another weird one... However, this is the first "weird" movie I've ever seen taht was actually difficult for me to watch all the way through... The imagry was so difficult to stomach... The lives these people lead following the Super Outbreak of tornados in teh 1960's is horrible and at times disgusting. I've watched Cannibal Holocaust from beginning to end... And I couldn't make it through this movie, hardly... For instance, the scene where the main character is sitting in the bathtub eating spaghetti and a chocolate bar... Everything from the color of the water, to just the visual of the child in the brown bath water eating a chocolate bar that he's dropped in said bath water... Such a disturbing visual... It was hard to watch. That being said, I lvoed the movie. I'm a big fan of movies that evoke a reaction from me... And this movie definately did. Not to mention the fact that there is BARELY a linear story to follow... It makes for a very provocative film that really makes you think after it's over... I'd give the flick **** without a doubt... Sometimes billiance is tough to swallow, if ya get my drift. Also... I was not awake enough when I watched it to really feel like thinking... THANK GOD I had a jeff Dunham DVD to watch afterward, lol. Definitely a hard movie to watch, but I gotta disagree with your brilliance remark... It just seemed like the director sat down and went "Okay, how about Kids, but have it be about white trash?" i can see that POV, however, i'd like to point out the fact that this director (seeing as how i do believe these are hiw only two movies) is kind of a niche director... the only real similarity between kids and gummo that i can see would be the barely linear storyline. i don't think gummo was so much about writing a good movie as it was about showing the beauty in the ugly... just my opinion though
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CM Dazz
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Chuck
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Post by CM Dazz on Jan 16, 2008 23:13:34 GMT -5
The Water Horse: (1/12) Excellent movie! Took my four year old nephew and he loved it. Surprised it didn't do better at the box office last weekend.
Superbad: (1/14) I thought it was funny, but not as funny as everyone said. Maybe it was to hyped, and my expectations were to high.
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry: (1/15) Hysterical. I liked this better than Superbad. I stayed up a lot later than I wanted to watching the special features. Will be the next movie I buy.
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bigHEADinc
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Wanted Conway Twitty as a special title.
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 17, 2008 0:14:21 GMT -5
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry: (1/15) Hysterical. I liked this better than Superbad. I stayed up a lot later than I wanted to watching the special features. Will be the next movie I buy. I don't know if I'd go that far, but I did enjoy the movie more than people said I would... Cheesy? Yes. Homophobic? Totally. Stupid? You betcha, but it's still pretty good...
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Post by ringrust on Jan 17, 2008 14:31:28 GMT -5
Mr. and Mrs. Smith with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.Not really a big fan of either one but I actually enjoyed it.Clever humor with good action towards the end,I'll give it a 7/10.
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rra
King Koopa
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Post by rra on Jan 17, 2008 14:45:12 GMT -5
Death Race 2000- 3.5 out of 5. Ridiculously fun, with great cheesy effects. Some of the approaches to the racing culture, including the fan clubs, where incredibly interesting. David Carradine, Sylvester Stallone, and John Kreese from the Karate Kid as a wannabe Greek God racer, you can't beat that. Funny enough, thats on my review docket. Why? If only because its also a chance to rant at the Paul W.S. Anderson remake, which apparently will take it seriously up the ass.
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bigHEADinc
El Dandy
Wanted Conway Twitty as a special title.
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Post by bigHEADinc on Jan 17, 2008 14:46:14 GMT -5
THE BUCKET LIST Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) is a loving husband, father, and a terminal ill patient. Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) is a brash, self-serving almost-billionaire, and is terminally ill also. Rooming together at one of Cole's hospitals, both men have nothing to do but talk. Carter starts something he called "The Bucket List" of things to do before you kick the bucket. After both men are given minimal time to live, Cole decides that the best idea is if both of them go finish the bucket list. What follows is two men bonding over many adventures throughout the world, learning about themselves in the process.
Now, you're probably like me, reading the above paragraph and thinking "Wow, could this be anymore cliched?" It definitely is, but the script and the two leads definitely bring it above ABC Family fodder. I enjoyed this way more than I thought I would and, while mostly fluff, it definitely has a heart and sticks with you a little bit. Come for the performances of Freeman and Nicholson, but stay for the tugging of the heart strings.
*** out of *****
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Jan 17, 2008 14:51:12 GMT -5
PATCH ADAMS:
Very, very paint-by-numbers, and normally I like sap. (C-)
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Post by Joker on Jan 17, 2008 21:55:17 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.
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Post by Maidpool w/ Cleaning Action on Jan 17, 2008 21:59:03 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!
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Post by Virt McGirt on Jan 18, 2008 1:11:04 GMT -5
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story - Kinda hard to gauge whether it truly was funny as I thought it was cuz there were like four other people in the theater with me, but, I thouroughly enjoyed it. Bonus points for the "original music" being so catchy too.
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