Last Movie You Watched V. 1.0

[DataKing]

If you like WW2 stuff I very much recommend you check out the Why We Fight (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why_We_Fight) films. Basically American propaganda shown to troops. Highly interesting and at times amusing. They're available online through the wikipedia article I linked.
Thanks for the recommendation. I've added those to my queue. Looks interesting.

[samifan24]

Kick Ass. Loved it without having read the comic, but I'm likely to buy the all in one edition of it just to see the differences between the two.

Nitpick #1
It starts out very much into the idea of just a guy trying to be a superhero and getting his butt kicked for it. By the end it was just another superhero movie. A really fun one, but it felt like it went away from the heart of what the movie is about.

Nitpick #2
Hit Girl loads up on weaponry which included grenades and they are even labeled by type. She takes on the bad guys and they are all lined up in a narrow passage. Instead of using one of the grenades in a perfectly tactical way she simply "runs" through them.
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I agree with both of these. While I thought Kick Ass was hilarious, I thought going in that it was going to be more of a Superbad type comedy than an action flick, probably because McLovin is in the cast. I enjoyed it but it was not what I thought it was going to be.

I also wondered about the grenades in the penultimate scene. As soon as I saw all the guys lined up in the hallway, I thought "oh yeah, the grenades" but using grenades in that situation wouldn't have been nearly as satisfying to watch.

[larrymcg421]

The Other Guys - 5/10

There were certainly some very funny bits, but too many misses as well. Can't figure out why they felt the need to throw in some politics during the end credits sequence. You just made a silly comedy. Spare me the lecture, assholes.

[Neon_Chaos]

The Expendables - 8/10

You won't find much in the way of plot. But, come on, you know what kind of movie this was. :)

Action, Action, Action. It's Stallone's ode to the 80's action flicks, and it doesn't disappoint.

It was about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and it flew by really, really fast. :)


Of course, the scene with Stallone, Schwarzeneger, and Willis was kind of cool. The Terminator, Rambo, and John McClane in one scene... whowouldhavethunkit?

[Groundhog]

25th Hour - 8.5/10
Started watching this with no expectations and no real idea what it was about. Impressive movie, and I totally feel Hoffman's pain re: Paquin in this movie...

Ikiru - 7/10
Not as good as I expected it to be, considering nearly every other Kurosawa movie I've seen I've loved. It was kind of two movies in one really and, though I liked both parts well enough, it felt a little disjointed. I thought Red Beard is a better film of his with a similar(ish) theme.

[ISiddiqui]

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World - 10/10: Holy crap this was an amazing movie!! For anyone who really likes late 80s video games or arcade games, you will adore this flick. The gist is Scott Pilgrim has to defeat the 7 Ex's of the woman he's interested in before he can have her. It is presented in the format of an old video game with 7 bosses, each one having a point total when he beats them. The story is well done, clever, and absolutely hilarious! Cera does a fantastic job as Scott Pilgrim, mixing his trademark awkward kid with kick ass arcade game hero. The rest of the cast is completely incredible in their roles. The movie is very stylistically done and there are tons of little things that you could probably keep finding the 5th time you've watched the film.

[Fidatelo]

Kick-Ass - 8/10: Just a fun movie. Good action, interesting plot, and endearing characters.

[Matthean]

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World - 10/10: Holy crap this was an amazing movie!! For anyone who really likes late 80s video games or arcade games, you will adore this flick. The gist is Scott Pilgrim has to defeat the 7 Ex's of the woman he's interested in before he can have her. It is presented in the format of an old video game with 7 bosses, each one having a point total when he beats them. The story is well done, clever, and absolutely hilarious! Cera does a fantastic job as Scott Pilgrim, mixing his trademark awkward kid with kick ass arcade game hero. The rest of the cast is completely incredible in their roles. The movie is very stylistically done and there are tons of little things that you could probably keep finding the 5th time you've watched the film.

I would put it in the area of a 8, or 9, but it was a fun as hell movie.

[TroyF]

I'd have rated District 9 a solid 8.

The Other Guys - 7/10. As someone said above, there are plenty of misses. Some BIG swings and misses actually. There are some really big hits though. Some seriously funny parts that make up for the rest. I enjoyed this one.

The Expendables - 5/10 I wanted to see crap blowed up and the movie delivered. I knew going in there wouldn't be a plot worth a damn, and didn't expect it. That said, nothing fit together at all. I mean, nothing. I was entertained, don't get me wrong. But I can go to You Tube and get a mash up of great fight scenes and explosions and get the same feeling.

[Neuqua]

Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World - 8/10: I warned my friend that this has either boom or bust potential, and nothing in the middle and I was right. As Issidiqui said, the way the whole movie was put together was just really clever and unique. My face hurt after the movie was over because I had been smiling the entire time. Say what you will, Cera is *very* good at playing that certain kind of role.

The Expendables= 7/10: I got exactly what I wanted out of this movie. Two hours of testosterone-filled awesomeness. The writing was laughable of course, but again, who cares in a movie like this. Jason Statham really stole the show in my opinion.

[Young Drachma]

Watched Brooklyn's Finest last night. Sort of dark and dragged on too much I thought.

[JS19]

Anyone ever seen the movie Cyrus? It has John C. Reilly and Jonah Hill. I've never heard of until a friend mentioned it, said it was pretty funny.

[Pyser]

Anyone ever seen the movie Cyrus? It has John C. Reilly and Jonah Hill. I've never heard of until a friend mentioned it, said it was pretty funny.

dont bother. too "real life", if that makes sense. absolutely nothing happens.

then again, i really dont like mumblecore

[molson]

dont bother. too "real life", if that makes sense. absolutely nothing happens.

then again, i really dont like mumblecore

It's true that nothing happens, but I think one's enjoyment of this movie comes down to whether you find John C. Riley and Jonah Hill funny even when they're not doing anything. I do, so I was amused for an hour and a half (which was just the right length).

[stevew]

Just saw Scott Pilgrim vs the World, and liked it a lot. Solid 8/10 type movie. I'm saddened that it flopped at the box office.

[DataKing]

The Expendables (8 / 10): This was obviously one of those "check your brain at the door" sort of movies. I went in expecting a bunch of cheesy one-liners and a lot of explosions, and I got exactly what I was expecting. Yes, some (ok, a lot) of the dialogue fell flat, but those instances were mostly involving the more minor characters. The scene with Stallone, the Governator, and Willis actually didn't do all that much for me, but again this was mostly about the action. There was one surprisingly good dramatic scene with Rourke though, which I appreciated. It may have been a little out of place, but on its own the scene was quite good. But really, this was mostly about a lot of visceral action and testosterone, and did not disappoint.

[Autumn]

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World - 10/10: Holy crap this was an amazing movie!! For anyone who really likes late 80s video games or arcade games, you will adore this flick. The gist is Scott Pilgrim has to defeat the 7 Ex's of the woman he's interested in before he can have her. It is presented in the format of an old video game with 7 bosses, each one having a point total when he beats them. The story is well done, clever, and absolutely hilarious! Cera does a fantastic job as Scott Pilgrim, mixing his trademark awkward kid with kick ass arcade game hero. The rest of the cast is completely incredible in their roles. The movie is very stylistically done and there are tons of little things that you could probably keep finding the 5th time you've watched the film.

I haven't laughed so much in a theater in a long time. And it wasn't just me, the whole crowd was cracking up. A ton of fun. I highly recommend the books to anyone who sees it without having read them.

[DataKing]

Good article about what's wrong with movies today:

5 Annoying Trends That Make Every Movie Look the Same | Cracked.com (http://www.cracked.com/article_18664_5-annoying-trends-that-make-every-movie-look-same.html)

[molson]

I haven't laughed so much in a theater in a long time. And it wasn't just me, the whole crowd was cracking up. A ton of fun. I highly recommend the books to anyone who sees it without having read them.

I've somehow never heard of this movie. I'm sure I've never seen the trailer, and I go to about 4 movies a month. I think there was a big marketing fail here if an $11 weekend was disapointing. I'm glad I heard about it here though, so I can make sure to check it out.

[molson]

Good article about what's wrong with movies today:

5 Annoying Trends That Make Every Movie Look the Same | Cracked.com (http://www.cracked.com/article_18664_5-annoying-trends-that-make-every-movie-look-same.html)

Very interesting. Some of those changes though, I think represent progress in filmmaking. Especially the moving cameras/fake documentary stuff. Camera-shaking can get out of hand, but subtle but constant camera movement can do a lot for action and war movies. I'm sure when Griffith and Eisenstein pioneered editing and jumping movie scenes from one physical place to another, and others started playing around with moving the camera at all - people were freaking out and complaining about a lack of realism. But now you couldn't imagine film without that stuff.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Very interesting. Some of those changes though, I think represent progress in filmmaking. Especially the moving cameras/fake documentary stuff. Camera-shaking can get out of hand, but subtle but constant camera movement can do a lot for action and war movies. I'm sure when Griffith and Eisenstein pioneered editing and jumping movie scenes from one physical place to another, and others started playing around with moving the camera at all - people were freaking out and complaining about a lack of realism. But now you couldn't imagine film without that stuff.

One of the other things, the whole speed up/slow down stuff from "Watchmen" and "300" are two films by the very same director. So, that's more the personal stylingos Zach Snyder than an over all trend.

Still, some good stuff in that link.

[Groundhog]

The Expendables (8 / 10): This was obviously one of those "check your brain at the door" sort of movies. I went in expecting a bunch of cheesy one-liners and a lot of explosions, and I got exactly what I was expecting. Yes, some (ok, a lot) of the dialogue fell flat, but those instances were mostly involving the more minor characters. The scene with Stallone, the Governator, and Willis actually didn't do all that much for me, but again this was mostly about the action. There was one surprisingly good dramatic scene with Rourke though, which I appreciated. It may have been a little out of place, but on its own the scene was quite good. But really, this was mostly about a lot of visceral action and testosterone, and did not disappoint.

Yah, I pretty much agree with all of this.

[Matthean]

I've somehow never heard of this movie. I'm sure I've never seen the trailer, and I go to about 4 movies a month. I think there was a big marketing fail here if an $11 weekend was disapointing. I'm glad I heard about it here though, so I can make sure to check it out.

Part of the marketing fail is having a 60mil budget when Cera, who gets a lot of hate on the internet for playing the same role, is the main character. Budget wise it will be saved by worldwide movie and DVD sales.

[Pyser]

a prophet - 8/10

french prison movie which is a lot like godfather in a lot of ways. very cool movie.

[korme]

Drag Me to Hell (2009) - A predictable horror film that somehow got GREAT reviews. You know how people describe some instances as cheap laughs or gratuitous nudity? It's on par with how I felt some of the gross-out scenes were. Unnecessary and ridiculous, and not to mention stupid. I hated it from start to finish. Oh, and poor CGI/editing. Wow, was that guy really floating or dangling by strings I couldn't tell... :rolleyes:1/10.

[fpres]

Bronson (2009) - 8/10 -- I wasn't sure what to expect from this one, but it was available from Netflix streaming so I gave it a whirl. I was pleasantly surprised. Great job by Tom Hardy (from Inception, RockNRolla, ST Nemesis fame)...he makes this film, IMO.

[k0ruptr]

Salt - 8/10 I really enjoyed it, lots of twists and turns, at one point I was confused as fuck, then realized what happened. decent movie though. Mostly all action with drama. I tend to enjoy all kinds of movies so I rate pretty high for the most part if it keeps me interested. And this one did.

[KWhit]

Drag Me to Hell (2009) - A predictable horror film that somehow got GREAT reviews. You know how people describe some instances as cheap laughs or gratuitous nudity? It's on par with how I felt some of the gross-out scenes were. Unnecessary and ridiculous, and not to mention stupid. I hated it from start to finish. Oh, and poor CGI/editing. Wow, was that guy really floating or dangling by strings I couldn't tell... :rolleyes:1/10.

Agree. This movie was horrible!

[cubboyroy1826]

Scott Pilgrim vs The World - 8/10

Started off a little slow and I was a bit worried but after the first boss, I mean Ex this movie was awesome. Loved all the video game tie ins. This movie was flat out written for Michael Cera

[Mustang]

Hot Tub Time Machine : 6.5/10. Seems they could have done alot more with this. Best part of it was the running Crispin Glover bit though.

[fpres]

Children of Men (2006) - 9/10 -- Great story. Great acting. I don't remember hearing about this one when it came out, but I'm glad I caught up with it eventually.

Napoleon Dynamite (2004) - 3/10 -- I hear that you either really like this or you really don't. Outside of a few brief chuckles, I found this fairly boring.

[Karlifornia]

Piranha 3-D- 8/10 if you're a horror fan, 4/10 if you're not. Luckily, I am! There were some really sweet deaths, but the Jerry O'Connell character was awful.

[Groundhog]

Children of Men (2006) - 9/10 -- Great story. Great acting. I don't remember hearing about this one when it came out, but I'm glad I caught up with it eventually.

Yep, this is one of the best movies I've seen in the past 5 years. I love how it was shot.

[Groundhog]

Scott Pilgrim vs The World - 4/10
Hmmm... I was expecting to love this, but outside of a few cool moments (bass guitar battle) it just didn't do it for me. I think I just lost a couple of geek points. :(

Ellen Wong upgraded this from a 3 to a 4 all on her own.

[Scoobz0202]

Yep, this is one of the best movies I've seen in the past 5 years. I love how it was shot.

Whenever I think of beautiful cinematography one of the first scenes that pops in my head is the shot where the battle stops as people watch in awe at them coming down the stairs. And then just like that it resumes.

[tarcone]

Letters To God 8/10

Based on a true story. Very good movie. If you want a good cry, watch this. I teared up the entire movie. Also, very inspirational. The kid in this movie was a true warrior.
There were some holes in the script, but I can over look that.

[ISiddiqui]

Inception - 9/10: Holy crap that was amazing! Just a wonderful, intelligent, mind-bending movie. DeCaprio, Gordon-Levitt, and Page were incredibly in their parts (especially Leo) and the plot was just wonderfully written. Really made you think (during and after the movie) and loved how it was shot and done. Christopher Nolan does it again!

[Crapshoot]

Scott Pilgrim vs The World - 8/10

Great movie, a laugh a minute, but a couple of the cliches were so over the top it knocked off a couple of points. Still, Michael Cera is awesome, and the cast (especially the girl playing the drummer and his roommate) were both enjoyable as hell.

[Groundhog]

Battle of Algiers - 9/10
One of those "classic" movies that I'd been meaning to see for years. Very glad I did. I loved the intelligent way it handled the two sides, and there were no good guys or bad guys. If this movie was filmed in the past couple of years, I imagine the tone would have been somewhat different, to put it mildly...

[Young Drachma]

Broken Flowers - 6/10

Weird, disjointed, too cool even for an indy flick yet the ending came together well enough that it bumped up several points for me. The occasional fun, quirky bits throughout the film but not enough on their own. Would have been a 3 or so without the last 10 minutes or so.

I saw this a few months ago via Netflix too and agree with what you had to say. It was breezy and bizarre, but well acted and fine in the end.

[Young Drachma]

Children of Invention 7/10

I saw this on Netflix last night. Not a bad flick. I mean, it's a cerebral movie about two children whose immigrant mother leaves them to the latchkey doldrums and it shows how the kids cope. It's a bit plodding, but it's entertaining on the whole and a really interesting story about what people do to make ends meet.

I enjoyed it.

[Matthean]

Finally saw Inception and I'll just echo the obvious praise for it. I really don't get how people thought it was confusing though.

[fpres]

All About Steve (2009) - 4/10 -- I found this a bit hokey and a little preachy at times, but I didn't think it was as bad as critics are making it out to be (Sandra Bullock won a Razzie for this). I have certainly seen many worse movies. Bullock herself elevates my rating by 2-3 points.

Ping Pong Playa (2007) - 7/10 -- Lots of laughs which is what I like in any comedy.

[Izulde]

Avatar: The Last Airbender
Yes, the acting was so horrible that it produced untold moments of unintentional comedy and hilarity. But from a visual and story standpoint, I found it extremely enjoyable. No I haven't seen the series, but I've long since taken the viewpoint that a movie adaptation should be treated as separate from an original source.

Unlike most of the rest of the world, who pronounced doom and gloom on it, I was actually sad to see it end, and am very much looking forward to it. Did it help that I went in with zero expectations? Yes. Could I see why everyone's hating on it? Absolutely.

But it's better than you think.

[terpkristin]

Has anybody seen The Ghost Writer (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1139328/)? I don't remember seeing it advertised in theaters, but FiOS is saying it's available to watch On Demand. I probably wouldn't have paid attention to it, but I happen to be reading the book it's based on right now, without knowing it'd been made into a movie. My version calls the book "The Ghost" but looking it up on Amazon brings up movie tie-in versions.

Edit to add: Was it a straight-to-DVD release? It looks like it's got some good actors and actresses in it...

/tk

[Young Drachma]

Watched Takers last night. T.I. really can't act, but he's got screen charisma. Anyway, it's not a good movie by any stretch but it was entertaining if nothing else. 6/10

Saw the remake of Death at a Funeral today and I had absolutely no interest in it prior, I only saw it because I was with family and they wanted to see it. Anyway...it had funny moments and was generally well acted in spite of itself. 4/10

[molson]

The Kids Are All Right - 7.5/10

I'm definitely getting older. This is the kind of movie you would have had to beat me over the head with a shovel and then drag me into the theater in a burlap sack to see just a few years ago. Now I see it and I feel things and think about mysteries of human nature and relationships.

I need to take shit down a notch and find something stupid on Netflix streaming.

[larrymcg421]

The Kids Are All Right - 7.5/10

I'm definitely getting older. This is the kind of movie you would have had to beat me over the head with a shovel and then drag me into the theater in a burlap sack to see just a few years ago. Now I see it and I feel things and think about mysteries of human nature and relationships.

I need to take shit down a notch and find something stupid on Netflix streaming.

I liked this as well. It was very subtle and well acted. It wasn't perfect (I thought the affair scenes were played too broadly), but overall it was a very mature and funny movie, something you don't see very often. I'd probably give it 7/10.

[Chief Rum]

Has anybody seen The Ghost Writer (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1139328/)? I don't remember seeing it advertised in theaters, but FiOS is saying it's available to watch On Demand. I probably wouldn't have paid attention to it, but I happen to be reading the book it's based on right now, without knowing it'd been made into a movie. My version calls the book "The Ghost" but looking it up on Amazon brings up movie tie-in versions.

Edit to add: Was it a straight-to-DVD release? It looks like it's got some good actors and actresses in it...

/tk

I saw it. As HiFi noted, it did a quick turn on a limited release.

It was an interesting movie, and, yet, I don't know that I would necessarily recommend it. It was functionally well made, but I remember feeling at the end that I can't say I really found the experience much to speak on. The acting was very good (no surprise, given the actors), and the atmosphere (mostly a rainy, New England shore setting) was well done. The mystery was intriguing, to figure it out. But I think what did it in for me is I just didn't really care too much for McGregor's character, or, really, anyone in the film.

[Alan T]

I saw it. As HiFi noted, it did a quick turn on a limited release.

It was an interesting movie, and, yet, I don't know that I would necessarily recommend it. It was functionally well made, but I remember feeling at the end that I can't say I really found the experience much to speak on. The acting was very good (no surprise, given the actors), and the atmosphere (mostly a rainy, New England shore setting) was well done. The mystery was intriguing, to figure it out. But I think what did it in for me is I just didn't really care too much for McGregor's character, or, really, anyone in the film.


I have it on dvd right now from netflix and it is one of those movies that you look at the subject and the actors in it and think you just need to force yourself to like it.

I've tried but have been unable to make it through the movie yet. I just think it is unenjoyable or boring or bland or who knows what.

[terpkristin]

Wordplay - 8/10

In grad school, I was completely addicted to crossword puzzles, and have recently started doing them again regularly thanks to an app on my iPod Touch (though since I don't want to pay for the Times crosswords, I end up doing the free ones from the Washington Post). I actually enjoyed seeing the process (and rules) behind making crossword puzzles. Seeing the tournament was fun, too, though I predicted who would win based on the lead-in and setup.

Definitely would recommend it for crossword fans, especially if you find it on public TV like I did. :)

/tk

[Buccaneer]

I had a number of reviews written up but lost it due to a posting glitch. I don't remember where I had left off (or if I had already scored these) but here are just the scores of the movies I can remember off the top of my head (since I watch these with my son):

Ratatouille (8/10) - bumped up from a 6/10 I posted a while back
Cars (10/10)
Enchanted (8.5/10)
Night at the Museum 2 (7.5/10) - better than 1
2012 (5/10)

[ISiddiqui]

Amelie - 8/10: A really cute and adorable flick, done in a very awesome narrator focused way. I'm a huge fan of "Pushing Daisies" and I can easily see the influences Amelie had on that show, from the look of it, to the narrator focus and the backgrounds of the people. I enjoyed how the story was told in a quirky way, which a focus on individual characters likes and dislikes, regardless if it was relevant to the plot (a postmodern technique that I really tend to enjoy). And all the cast was great in each of their roles.

[Scoobz0202]

Never Let Me Go comes out the 15th of September. I've seen some short blurbs from early reviews and I must read the book before it comes out. The book has always been on my TBR list, and I have it on my bookshelf, but I just haven't got to it. I think I am going to move it to the top and start it tomorrow.

From what I've gathered, its a movie/book that you do not want to read spoilers about. So to those interested, keep that in mind. Here are a couple spoiler-free blurbs I've seen.


“In certain directorial and thespian hands, Ishiguro’s work could have been turned into mawkish slop. But, with these actors, the film’s a thing of rare beauty. … Never Let Me Go is the most haunting film about love and death I’ve ever seen.”



For anyone who has read the 2005 Kazuo Ishiguro novel Never Let Me Go, the idea of a film adaptation seems far-fetched as best. But director Mark Romanek and screenwriter Alex Garland have managed to do it; Never Let Me Go (in select theaters 9/15) perfectly captures the novel’s beauty and haunting poignancy. … Try, if you can, to stay as spoiler-free before viewing.



Never Let Me Go is a perfect example of British film at its very best; it’s a sombre piece of work, yet its sheer quality will lift the gloomiest of spirits. … The film, adapted from Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel of the same name, stars three of our brightest young actors - Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield and Keira Knightley. All of them are still only in their mid-20s, yet they have a global reputation that is richly deserved. And all of them are outstanding in never Let Me Go. As such, this beautiful looking film is a perfect opener for the LFF, as the festival’s artistic director Sandra Hebron observed yesterday. Describing it as “accomplished and imaginative,” she added: “It combines impeccable film making, outstanding performances and a deeply moving story, and I couldn’t wish for a stronger or more appropriate opening night.” I couldn’t agree more.


Of course, "select theaters" means it won't be released around me on the 15th.

Here is the trailer. I haven't seen it because I'm avoiding spoilers at all costs (I'm not even sure if there are spoilers in it, but...) but for those who have read the book, or those who do not care, here ya go:

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[Mustang]

Crank 2 - 7/10 : Awesome in its stupidity. There is something about movies that you know going in that you are just going to become dumber for having watched it, but you still do it anyways.

[Buccaneer]

Since I'm down for a few weeks recovering from surgery, been mostly catching up on audiobooks and few movies that I haven't scored yet:

Fargo (9/10)
Memoirs of a Geisha (9/10) - Ziyi and Michelle. mmmm....

[Buccaneer]

Finally got around to watching HBO John Adams. Great historical production settings, but way too many factual errors. Casting was great except for Giamatti as John Adams, which was bad, imo. (7/10)

[Bad-example]

Tried to watch Avatar today. Got 30 minutes in before giving up. I find it amazing that people rave over the 3d when it looked like crap to me. It was half blurry and extremely inconsistent. Once the headache started kicking in I just had to bail. I don't see trying the 3d thing again. Yikes.

[Kodos]

Just watched Kick-Ass. Very entertaining movie, and like most others before, LOVED Hit Girl. 4.5 out of 5.

[terpkristin]

Watched The Ghost Writer on FiOS On Demand. Oddly, it didn't deviate much from the book....and to that end, it leaves the viewer (and reader) with more questions and a feeling of incompleteness. What were the motivations of the characters? What happened next?

I understand that on some level, it was intended to be a kind of a "what if" about Tony Blair, and I suppose to that end, the story is still being written. But it was still frustrating.

I suppose if I were to rate the movie without having read the book, I'd give it maybe a 5/10 or something. But since I've read the book and know what they had to work with, I'll give it a 7. Great characters. But no further insights from what I got in the book.

/tk

[Groundhog]

Tomorrow, When the War Began - 8.5/10
Hmmm, wow. Very solid, and not just "solid for an Aussie movie", but solid even in comparison to a Hollywood picture. I haven't read the books and I was very dubious considering two of the main actors are only known from their characters in two awful daily soap shows over here, but yeah, this was an enjoyable movie. The special effects, especially during one particular scene in the middle of the movie, are well and truly above and beyond what you'd expect to see in a local production. The only issue I have is that the script is a little forced in places, but the actors do well with what they've got, and I'll be damned if Caitlin Stasey hasn't blossomed into a BABE. I feel like a pervert, because I haven't seen her on TV since she was about 14 or so. :)

[Young Drachma]

Saw The King of California (2007) last night while channel surfing. It was well-acted and not bad to past the time away, though it took me a bit to get into it.

I watched You, Me and Everyone We Know (2005) the other night via Netflix on demand. It's an indie flick by writer Miranda July who also stars in it. It's very quirky, unusual and strange at points. But I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Here are some clips from it:

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[fpres]

Son of Rambow (2007) - 8/10 -- Nice feel-good story. It brought back memories of trying to film a movie with some friends at that age.

The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) - 5/10 -- I didn't like this nearly as much as the original. The characters were pretty flat, and the ending was disappointing. Plus, no klaatu barada nikto? Tsk tsk.

[samifan24]

The Town - 8/10 - I won tickets to an advance screening from a local radio station. I thought it was a very good crime film with an emotional center. Ben Affleck does a great job both in front of and behind the camera. A lot of people will probably compare it to The Departed because both are crime films set in Boston but I think they're actually quite different. I highly recommend seeing this one in theaters.

[Young Drachma]

Oh and I saw The Other Guys last week, I forgot. It was entertaining and the cameos were hilarious too.

[Swaggs]

The Town - 8/10 - I won tickets to an advance screening from a local radio station. I thought it was a very good crime film with an emotional center. Ben Affleck does a great job both in front of and behind the camera. A lot of people will probably compare it to The Departed because both are crime films set in Boston but I think they're actually quite different. I highly recommend seeing this one in theaters.

This one looks like a must see to me. It looks to be along the lines of Gone Baby Gone, which was one of the better movies that I've seen in the past several years.

Kind of surprising that Affleck has become more of an indy/Academy-type actor/director/producer, while Damon has become a big budget-type. I would have bet those roles to be reversed 10-years ago. :)

[samifan24]

The Town - 8/10 - I won tickets to an advance screening from a local radio station. I thought it was a very good crime film with an emotional center. Ben Affleck does a great job both in front of and behind the camera. A lot of people will probably compare it to The Departed because both are crime films set in Boston but I think they're actually quite different. I highly recommend seeing this one in theaters.

As a follow up I predict Jeremy Renner will win Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Town. He's that good.

[Young Drachma]

Lemonade - It's a documentary flick about ad people and what they decided to do after being laid off. Not exactly a Main Street story of folks of limited means, but at the same time...it's somewhat enjoyable and short, if nothing else clocking in at about 35 minutes or so.

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[Groundhog]

Public Enemies - 6/10
Should've been much, much better considering the cast and director. Played out like a documentary with little-to-no character building (outside of a few scenes that often felt forced, especially the lame coda), yet didn't even succeed in that respect because the timeline of events was out. At the end, didn't care about Dillinger, his death, or his relationship with his gal, which was the most forced thing about the entire movie. Seriously, there was zero chemistry between them.

Not a terrible movie or anything like that, but very disappointing. Earns bonus points for the sets and costumes.

[whomario]

Monsters (http://www.imdb.com/rg/mediasingle/assoc-title/title/tt1470827/)

I just read a few reviews, so i guess it´s not as much of a slepper recomendation, but anyway ... A couple weeks ago i saw this little gem at a filmfestival here in Germany and it´s just great, propably most immersive film i´ve seen this year.
Sort of a classic monster movie built around a rescue-mission/conspiracy story in documentary style (but no shaky handheld style or even shot by a film character, thank goodness for that), but more concentrating on how a new danger affects everyone and how people deal with it and less on any specific event/attack or whatever. The premise of "Alien Life" having been on earth and how it changed things is really good.
That´s not to say the monster parts aren´t helluva impressive (especially considering it was shot for like 250000 pound), but it just seems more grounded than f.e. Cloverfield, you care way more about the people involved and also the general situation.


Will come out in october in the US as far as i know, might be a bit more widespread due to success of aforementioned films (or Paranormal Activity).

[larrymcg421]

Wasn't sure where to post this, but this seemed like the best spot since the movie had received alot of attention here....

Steve Wiebe, the hero of the documentary King of Kong, is once again the King Kong champion. Billy Mitchell retook the title from Wiebe after the movie, only to have it broken by Hank Chien. Mitchell then retook the record on July 31 with 1,062,800 points. Less than a month later on August 20, Wiebe scored 1,064,500 which has now been verified by Twin Galaxies.

Steve Wiebe is the King of Kong again | Joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/20/steve-wiebe-is-the-king-of-kong-again/)

[DanGarion]

Wasn't sure where to post this, but this seemed like the best spot since the movie had received alot of attention here....

Steve Wiebe, the hero of the documentary King of Kong, is once again the King Kong champion. Billy Mitchell retook the title from Wiebe after the movie, only to have it broken by Hank Chien. Mitchell then retook the record on July 31 with 1,062,800 points. Less than a month later on August 20, Wiebe scored 1,064,500 which has now been verified by Twin Galaxies.

Steve Wiebe is the King of Kong again | Joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/20/steve-wiebe-is-the-king-of-kong-again/)

Thank god, Billy Mitchell just seems like a jerk.

[molson]

Congrats to Steve. He's probably happier than Peyton Manning is after winning a super bowl.

[Neon_Chaos]

Traitor - 8/10

Really cool movie about an American-Sudanese Muslim arms dealer who essentially gets involved with and joins an Islamic terrorist group. Don Cheadle really pulls this film completely together from the start to finish.

I also just found out by looking at its Wiki that this was a story idea by Steve Martin, who is also an executive producer!

[Kodos]

The Crazies - I netflixed this movie with moderate expectations. I believe cthomer recommended it in his final podcast, and that was what I was going on. I have to say it was a very good movie. Good acting, suspenseful, plenty of action, intriguing plot. Low on cheesiness. Just what I'd hope for in a movie based on zombie-like crazy people (It's not a true zombie movie). 4.5 out of 5. Highly recommend it. As cthomer might say, it was "surprisingly entertaining."

[fpres]

The Crazies - I netflixed this movie with moderate expectations. I believe cthomer recommended it in his final podcast, and that was what I was going on. I have to say it was a very good movie. Good acting, suspenseful, plenty of action, intriguing plot. Low on cheesiness. Just what I'd hope for in a movie based on zombie-like crazy people (It's not a true zombie movie). 4.5 out of 5. Highly recommend it. As cthomer might say, it was "surprisingly entertaining."

Just saw this too. You've summed up my feelings to a T.

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Date Night (2010) - 7/10 -- I'm not a Tina Fey fan at all, but the wife wanted to see this movie. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised. Nice acting all around. The Carell-Fey couple seemed to work fairly well.

[Young Drachma]

Saw the Russell Crowe Robin Hood. It was entertaining enough and a totally different arc than what I would've expected. in terms of the way the story went together.

[molson]

Saw the Russell Crowe Robin Hood. It was entertaining enough and a totally different arc than what I would've expected. in terms of the way the story went together.

I can't imagine a better Robin Hood that Crowe. That was an underrated movie, IMO.

[Kodos]

Kevin Costner, baby! Kevin Costner!

[molson]

Kevin Costner, baby! Kevin Costner!

I would rank him somewhere below Cary Elwes and the animated fox that played Robin Hood in a cartoon I saw in the 80s.

[larrymcg421]

I can't imagine a better Robin Hood that Crowe. That was an underrated movie, IMO.

Crowe? Really? He's a great actor but takes himself too seriously and is thus completely wrong for the role of Robin Hood. The best Robin Hoods have been Erroll Flynn, Douglas Fairbanks, and Sean Connery. Cary Elwes was actually a great choice for Robin Hood and would've been terrific in a non-spoof version.

[Young Drachma]

I loved the Costner version and was sort of annoyed they made this one. But this one is more of a reboot than a Robin Hood story revisited.

[Young Drachma]

"Mark Zuckerberg Did Not Enjoy 'The Social Network'" by Chase Mitchell on CollegeHumor (http://www.collegehumor.com/article:1809448)

[Groundhog]

I would've liked Robin Hood more if it had been called something else and wasn't at all about Robin Hood (which it basically wasn't anyway).

[larrymcg421]

Ugh, I couldn't stand the Costner version. It was dark, depressing and had none of the fun or pizazz of the best versions of the story. Plus, Costner was just awful in the role and Christian Slater was ridiculously out of place in a period setting. They wasted a great performance by Alan Rickman.

[ntndeacon]

In the Loop saw it on one of the movie channels, and was a bit underwhelmed by it.

[Schmidty]

All I know is that I accidentally cum when I watch this trailer:

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[Sgran]

In the Loop saw it on one of the movie channels, and was a bit underwhelmed by it.

Really? I thought it had some intelligent humor. A must-see for anyone who likes to laugh at politics.

[Greyroofoo]

Reefer Madness

Umm, best watched with your drug of choice and available on Netflix

[GoSeahawks]

The Town 10/10

I really think this is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. It was long, but the the nonstop tension made the time fly by. For me, Affleck has hit two homeruns, Gone Baby Gone and now The Town. I can't wait to see what he directs next.

[JediKooter]

All I know is that I accidentally cum when I watch this trailer:

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Ok, I'm torn about this. I'm a big John Wayne movie fan and love True Grit. I also like just about everyone involved in the version from the trailer and I'm pretty sure it will be good. It's just that the original is a classic and will be hard to not make comparisons to the original and hard to think of anyone besides the Duke, as Rooster Cogburn. I'm sure I will go see it though. :)

[Scoobz0202]

I just watched a couple movies from the local rental place.

Kick Ass and That Evening Sun

I thought Kick Ass was very well done. Very enjoyable.

I really loved That Evening Sun, though. A more character driven then plot driven movie as Hal Holbrook shines bright. I watched this movie because of Hal Holbrook. Something about his showing in Into The Wild really stayed with me. Holbrook plays an elderly man who "runs" from a retirement community to return to his rural Tennessee farm. He returns to find that his son rented it out to a younger man from Holbrook's past. A man he despises. I have to say it again, Holbrook was brilliant.

[Bad-example]

The Spirit - 6/10 Looks a lot like Sin City as you might expect but it didn't really grab me. Nothing special in my book.

Super High Me - 7/10 A documentary about a comedian who quits pot for 30 days and then spends the following 30 days constantly high. Inspired by a joke from his act. Pretty funny in parts with a lot of cameos. Not slick at all and pretty inconsistent but not a bad way to spend a couple hours.

[GoSeahawks]

The Social Network 10/10

There is a lot to talk about when you leave this movie. It was just excellent in every aspect. I feel like I have been very fortunate this week after watching The Town and The Social Network.

[DaddyTorgo]

Saw The Town last night. It was really good. Predictable in some ways, not in others, but it was always moving so you almost never realized it was being predictable. Agree with whoever said that the #2 guy will probably get an Academy Award nod for Best Supporting.

Affleck will probably get one or the other for it too...he was awesome.

If anything I would have liked the movie to be longer, to better develop some of the relationships that maybe got a bit of a short-shrift. Director's Cut maybe??

Also - look for Blake Lively as Jem's sister and Ben Affleck's old love interest. Had I realized it was her those scenes would have been a lot more of a turn-on. Sexy lil bustier-top she's wearing and all.

[Scoobz0202]

#2 guy John Hamm? If so, I'm glad and can't wait to check out. Big Mad Men fan and was hoping he'd do great.


EDIt: Nm, saw you guys are talking about Renner.

[DaddyTorgo]

#2 guy John Hamm? If so, I'm glad and can't wait to check out. Big Mad Men fan and was hoping he'd do great.


EDIt: Nm, saw you guys are talking about Renner.

Yep - thought he was good.

Hamm's in it too though - he plays the FBI agent who's after them. Not really a focal point, but I thought he did good in his scenes.

[Chief Rum]

The Social Network is terrific.

I was reflecting after seeing it that this has actually been an underrated year for enjoyable/well done movies. Opinions may vary, of course, but I would put the following in the Very Good/Excellent level:

Shutter Island
Kick-Ass
Toy Story III
Inception
The Town
The Social Network

and Very Solid level:

Book of Eli
Alice in Wonderland
Date Night
Iron Man II
Scott Pilgrim Vs The World
The American
Wall Street 2

As well as a string of "fun" movies that I myself enjoyed immensely, even if they aren't necessarily of great quality:

The A-Team
Knight & Day
The Expendables

...and that's just entering October.

[DaddyTorgo]

you've seen all those?

jeezus

[Chief Rum]

you've seen all those?

jeezus

And more. I am a movie nut. I usually catch a movie every weekend at some point (unless it's all crap that has come out).

[Scoobz0202]

I wish I had an actual theater around here. I'd be right there with you in how many movies I've seen. But my theater currently has:

The Social Network
Alpha and Omega
Wall Street
Devil
Legend of the Guardians

[Chief Rum]

Yeah, living in LA has its benefits. There are theaters everywhere.

[Scoobz0202]

Have you seen Never Let Me Go? The book is amazing. Was really excited about the movie. From the positive reviews I've seen I have a feeling I will really really enjoy it but it's not getting the amount of positive reviews I was hoping for.

[Chief Rum]

Have you seen Never Let Me Go? The book is amazing. Was really excited about the movie. From the positive reviews I've seen I have a feeling I will really really enjoy it but it's not getting the amount of positive reviews I was hoping for.

I think it was only released Limited around here (and presumeably everywhere). Sometimes that's wide enough to still get in some of the big theaters around here, but usually in that case, it's only showing at the smaller "edgy" theaters in the Hollywood area.

I never read the book, so to me, I don't know too much about it. I'll admit I am sometimes a victim of Rotten Tomatoes' reviews. I know what kind of movies I like, so I will accept lower reviews on RT for them and still go see them, because I know I'll probably still be entertained. But if it's not a genre in my wheel house and it's getting poor reviews, there's next to no chance I'll see it in the theater. I think Never Let Me Go was middle ground on RT in reviews, although not sure. In any case, it wasn't showing in theaters too close to me, I think, and came out the same weekend as The Town (not only a terrific movie, but exactly my kind of movie, too).

[Scoobz0202]

I understand totally.

I am guilty of the same thing when it comes to movie reviews. Maybe not RT totally, but with my own select choice of movie critics. I'm sure I have missed a lot of good movies, but I just assume it gives me better odds of seeing a good movie.

I am the same way with books, as well.

[Swaggs]

The Town - 10/10
I had been trying to catch this since it came out and we were able to get a babysitter last night, so we went to see it. I don't want to give too much away, but I really liked the way it unraveled -- it didn't use any tricks or other common, recent devices to resolve itself. Like DT said, you could mostly see where it was headed, but it was a good ride getting there.

Renner was outstanding and it is really impressive watching Affleck transform his career (after Daredevil, Gigli, and Jersey Girl) into someone that I am actually looking forward to see in future projects. I'd put this up there with Gone Baby Gone as must-see crime dramas.


On a side note, the preview for Catfish has me very interested.

[Atocep]

All I know is that I accidentally cum when I watch this trailer:

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You could pitch the worst movie ever to me and if you then showed me a trailer for it and it had Jeff Bridges I'd be 100% on board and want to see it.

[Blade6119]

The Social Network is terrific.

I was reflecting after seeing it that this has actually been an underrated year for enjoyable/well done movies. Opinions may vary, of course, but I would put the following in the Very Good/Excellent level:

Shutter Island
Kick-Ass
Toy Story III
Inception
The Town
The Social Network

and Very Solid level:

Book of Eli
Alice in Wonderland
Date Night
Iron Man II
Scott Pilgrim Vs The World
The American
Wall Street 2

As well as a string of "fun" movies that I myself enjoyed immensely, even if they aren't necessarily of great quality:

The A-Team
Knight & Day
The Expendables

...and that's just entering October.
Ive seen all of those except The American, and i would agree with you point for point excepting The Expendables(my friends loved it, but it just wasn't fun for me). But its good to know we have similar tastes, ill go back and look at other movies you have reviewed and see if i missed any gems

[Scoobz0202]

And the full theatrical trailer of True Grit:

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[ISiddiqui]

I'd have to agree on the underrated year comment. My favorites this year have been Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Inception, How to Train Your Dragon, and Despicable Me. I really enjoyed Toy Story 3 and Kick-Ass as well. Alice in Wonderland was visually enjoyable and fairly fun story wise. Iron Man II was a good sequal.

And from what I've heard, Get Him to the Greek was hilarious.

And I'm going to see Easy A tonight (hopefully) and The Social Network tomorrow.

Have to find some time to see The Town.

And some interesting movies coming out soon. This weekend has Secretariat. Then we have the Clint Eastwood directed The Hereafter. In November there is Due Date (with Downey Jr and Galafinakis - could be great or horrible), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 1, Disney's Tangled, and then potential fun sequals The Chronicles of Narnia: The Dawn Treader, and Tron: Legacy.

[Scoobz0202]

I'm driving the forty-five minutes to a real theater and plan on seeing Social Network and The Town back-to-back. Hope my expectations are not too high.

[ISiddiqui]

Easy A - 7/10: A cute and charming comedy with a pretty good message about how important a reputation can be. I enjoyed the quirky humor and wit throughout and Emma Stone was fantastic in the starring role. Nice flashbacks and callbacks to 80s teen films throughout (which the movie was more than a slight bit reminiscent of), but, in that guise, was a bit predictable as to the final ending and the supporting characters tended to be a bit stereotypical.

[ISiddiqui]

The Social Network - 9/10: Great film about how business and how it can destroy many relationships. Told through flashbacks from depositions of the two major lawsuits against Mark Zuckerberg, creator of Facebook, it really captures the machinations that made Facebook what it is today. Great, great acting jobs by Eisenberg, Garfield, and Timberlake (especially Timberlake) and wonderful filming. Paced excellently as well - didn't feel like 2 hours. Definite Oscar nominee for Best Picture.

I'm really impressed by Eisenburg. The friend I went with remarked that it was hard to believe the same actor was in "Adventureland". The mark of a great up and coming actor.

[molson]

I'm really impressed by Eisenburg. The friend I went with remarked that it was hard to believe the same actor was in "Adventureland". The mark of a great up and coming actor.

I didn't realize that he was also in zombieland. Very different parts, both pulled off perfectly.

[Chief Rum]

I'm really impressed by Eisenburg. The friend I went with remarked that it was hard to believe the same actor was in "Adventureland". The mark of a great up and coming actor.

I too was tremendously impressed with Eisenberg in this one. There were a ton of great performances in The Social Network, so for his to stand out even more is very noteworthy.

That said, I think he was fine with what he was given to work with in Adventureland. Frankly, the script didn't really call for him to do more than fill a fairly clichéd movie role.

[Chief Rum]

I'm driving the forty-five minutes to a real theater and plan on seeing Social Network and The Town back-to-back. Hope my expectations are not too high.

So did you do this? And if so, is your silence telling in a good way or a bad way? ;)

[Scoobz0202]

Got home at 12:45am and forgot to post my thoughts today :P

Saw both. Social Network was on at 7:10 and The Town was on at 9:40

I pretty much echo what everybody has said so far. Social Network was brilliant. It was brilliant in every way. The acting was just fucking great. The past few posts are literally a rehash of what I was telling a girl at work today. I said how it's fucking crazy that in a movie of this caliber, that Eisenburg stood out so much considering his previous roles of Adventureland and Zombieland. I thought both were good movies, the latter more then the former. But he didn't have to really dig deep in either. Social Network just showed what he was capable of. It will be interesting to see if this was the performance of his life or if a director can get this type of performance out of him every single time if the role calls for it. As good as Eisenburg did I feel Andrew Garfield was just as good. His performance only get better as the movie went along. Acting aside, Reznor's score was subtle yet brilliant. And in a movie as great as this one my favorite scene is honestly the opening scene. I caught myself smiling about 3/4's the way through the opening scene. I was smiling not just because the dialogue felt so.. real.. so.. it didn't feel scripted. I was smiling because that opening scene was just so well done, so beautifuly scripted, that I knew this movie was going to be fucking brilliant.


The Town was a good end to the night. My buddy asked me on the way out which one I thought was better and I thought for a minute and I really didn't like the question. Hands down, The Social Network was a better movie. Social Network was the total package. The Town did nothing new. It didn't touch on any special themes, or have any revolutionary cinematography. But what it was going for, it nailed. Not every great movie has do something new, fresh, whatever. I saw what you guys were talking about in Jeremy Renner. Last movie I saw him in was The Hurt Locker. One role, a sociopath bank robber. Another, a true patriot, an American soldier. He fucking nailed both. What range.

Ben Affleck, I want to read a New Yorker article on him. Some in depth analysis of his career because I don't fucking get it. How does somebody go from Daredevil, Gigle, Jersey Girl and then go on to direct two absolutely awesome movies in Gone, Baby, Gone and The Town. I watched Gone Baby Gone before there was any hype for it, and I was part of the hype machine. I'm a big big big fan of the art of movie trailers and Gone Baby Gone and thought, "Damn, this looks pretty damn good. " But, it's Ben Affleck. It was amazing. After I saw that I was ready to pronounce Casey Affleck as the next big thing. Not sure what happened to him, but Ben molded him into one hell of a character in that movie. He needs to keep this up. Be interesting to see what he does next. Does he stick with Boston? Is he only able to work around Boston, or can he create quality elsewhere?

[ISiddiqui]

That said, I think he was fine with what he was given to work with in Adventureland. Frankly, the script didn't really call for him to do more than fill a fairly clichéd movie role.

I don't mean that he was BAD in "Adventureland" (or rather that my friend thought he was bad), but that the character was soooo different, from mannerisms to way of speaking that it was almost like someone else played that role.

And yes, Scoobz, the opening scene in The Social Network is freaking awesome.

[Butter_of_69]

Really surprised at the raves for The Social Network. Honestly, based on the trailer it doesn't look like my thing.

But then, it's David Fincher, so I really want to see it just for that alone. Sounds like I need to make it a point to see it based on what you guys are saying.

[Chief Rum]

Really surprised at the raves for The Social Network. Honestly, based on the trailer it doesn't look like my thing.

But then, it's David Fincher, so I really want to see it just for that alone. Sounds like I need to make it a point to see it based on what you guys are saying.

I kinda felt the same way before seeing it, Butter. I thought it would be interesting at least, and the reviews were surprisingly good. But even then I went in not sure what I was really going to get.

I'm not sure how to explain the end result then (how positive I am of it) without you seeing it. It's not a great special effetcs movie. While the context of facebook is currently relevant, the whole business backstabbing backdrop and the fall from virtue by way of wealth themes are basic stories that have been retold for generations now.

No, it's just a gripping story with great acting and dialogue. Kinda like the others talking about the opening scene, it just grabs you. I remember sitting in the theater and thinking, "This movie on the outside doesn't really do anything new, but I find myself fascinated and on the edge of my seat."

For some reason, I can never get the first line (or if not the first, it's pretty close) out of my head, and that's where Eisensberg tells his girlfriend there are more geniuses in China than there are people in the US. I mean, really, what? I don't know, it just hooks you. Ignore your preconceptions and go see it, and judge for yourself. ;)

[Lathum]

Just got back from The Social Network. A movie theater by me does a 10 AM kid friendly showing on Thursdays so I was able to go with my 6 month old and see it.

I thought it was absolutely fantastic. Nothing to add that hasn't been said, just incredible.

[molson]

A movie theater by me does a 10 AM kid friendly showing on Thursdays

That's pretty cool - I'm surprised more theaters don't do that.

[Lathum]

That's pretty cool - I'm surprised more theaters don't do that.

Yeah, it is pretty cool. They dim the lights but don't make it totally dark and have concession runners because most parents are there alone.

You would think it would be a noisy, chaotic scene but it wasn't at all. A few random cries aside you would never know it was a theater with about 50 babies in it.

[Chief Rum]

Yeah, it is pretty cool. They dim the lights but don't make it totally dark and have concession runners because most parents are there alone.

You would think it would be a noisy, chaotic scene but it wasn't at all. A few random cries aside you would never know it was a theater with about 50 babies in it.

50 babies!

I am reminded of that day care the Simpsons left Maggie in for a day. The one where Maggie and her new baby friends found a way to get their pacifiers out of a locker. Homer comes in looking for Maggie and freaks out because of the utter silence of a hundred babies, except for the sucking of pacifiers. :D

[Young Drachma]

Saw The Social Network the other night. It was entertaining enough.

[DeToxRox]

Jackass 3D - 10/10

It is what it is, and what it is is fucking brilliance. Better then the the first two, it just clicks. Nothing seemed weak and quite a few bits were just brilliant.

I have a strong stomach and there was even one thing that made me queezy.

Awesome fucking movie.

[Raiders Army]

MacGruber and The Karate Kid. Thought MacGruber was better than expected (which wasn't too hard) and The Karate Kid paled in comparison to the original, with the exception of Jackie Chan.

[fpres]

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant - 6/10
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief - 6/10

I enjoyed both although Cirque was set up for a sequel which probably won't happen (given its box office performance).

Percy, Grover, and Annabeth = Harry, Ron, and Hermione? :D

[Young Drachma]

Saw Solitary Man last night. Was entertaining enough, I thought. Solid flick, not too long and generally well done.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I have had Hurt Locker on my shelf from Netflix since.... February.

[samifan24]

I have had Hurt Locker on my shelf from Netflix since.... February.

Watch it. You won't be disappointed.

[BYU 14]

The Town - 8/10

Not a fan of Ben Affleck at all, but his performance in this movie was pretty solid. A bit predictible at times, but overall fairly well done. Some nice carnage scenes, without being too over the top and Affleck did a good job portraying the emotional tug-0-war he was going through. It was well paced and had a solid supporting cast

Thought the ending was pretty well done too as the two most likely outcomes did not occur.

[Young Drachma]

A Man Named Pearl - Just picked it randomly on Netflix. A neat story. 8/10

Sonicsgate - Yeah, you know the story of the Sonics move, but still a well-done independently made flick that's free onlin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9Dp20ydm1E)e.

All The Days Before Tomorrow - 7/10

The Exploding Girl - 6.5/10

[heybrad]

Paranormal Activity 2 - 9/10

I went to a special showing last night that showed the original at 10am and then went straight into the sequel at 12:01am. I know the original was a movie that people either seemed to love or hate (no middle ground) so take my review from the perspective that I loved the first one. If you hated the first one, don't bother with this one. It's much of the same but the scares are more frequent and of a couple of different varieties. One thing that probably helps my review is the fact that a good horror movie should really be seen in a crowded theater and the place was packed full last night. It makes it so much more fun for me to see and hear everybody freaking out throughout the movie.

[terpkristin]

Not a movie, but I got the first disc of Sports Night in from Netflix. Man, this is a great show (not that I'm really surprised, given that it was a Sorkin show).

Sports Night - 10/10

/tk

[cubboyroy1826]

Not a movie, but I got the first disc of Sports Night in from Netflix. Man, this is a great show (not that I'm really surprised, given that it was a Sorkin show).

Sports Night - 10/10

/tk

Quite possibly my favorite series of all time. Definitely one of those shows that falls in to the "Great show that nobody watched."

[Bad-example]

The Hurt Locker - 5/10 Very disappointing. Long action scenes with almost zero character development. The movie looked great and all the actors were fine but the writing/pacing killed this one for me.

[stevew]

I have had Hurt Locker on my shelf from Netflix since.... February.

I have had "The Secret in their Eyes" since it came out a month ago. I don't know why i subscribe anymore.

[Scoobz0202]

Lol. I've had the same three discs for two months. I've been to the movie rental place a few times since then. Makes no fucking since but I can't bring myself to cancel it.

[fpres]

Paranormal Activity 2 - 9/10

I went to a special showing last night that showed the original at 10am and then went straight into the sequel at 12:01am. I know the original was a movie that people either seemed to love or hate (no middle ground) so take my review from the perspective that I loved the first one. If you hated the first one, don't bother with this one. It's much of the same but the scares are more frequent and of a couple of different varieties. One thing that probably helps my review is the fact that a good horror movie should really be seen in a crowded theater and the place was packed full last night. It makes it so much more fun for me to see and hear everybody freaking out throughout the movie.

I saw this last night and have to give it a 9/10 as well. I felt it tied in quite nicely with the original. The overall experience was enjoyable all around.

It would've been great to them back-to-back in the theater like you did...alas, I had to settle for a repeat viewing via Netflix the night before.

[Scoobz0202]

Watched Beautiful Girls and Whip It. I was pleasantly surprised by Whip It and thought Beautiful Girls was just great. Natalie Portman was awesome in one of the better roles by a kid I've ever seen.

[rowech]

Watched Beautiful Girls and Whip It. I was pleasantly surprised by Whip It and thought Beautiful Girls was just great. Natalie Portman was awesome in one of the better roles by a kid I've ever seen.

I love the movie Beautiful Girls. Just a great movie in my opinion. Extremely underrated in my opinion.

[Sun Tzu]

I finally convinced the wife to watch Shutter Island with me (I too hadn't seen it yet). I have to say, I'm starting to become a big "Leo" fan after his last few films. Shutter Island surprised the hell out of me, and Inception was...well...Inception.

[cubboyroy1826]

See that is what I find odd. I really despised Shutter Island. I think Leo did a great job but I just found the whole movie kinda boring. Now Inception I loved. I saw Inception the theater and rented Shutter Island so I wonder if that is part of the reason. With four kids running around the house sometimes movies are not quite the same at home.

[Scoobz0202]

Don't Let Me Drown - 6.5/10

Urban teen drama set a month after 9/11. Two Latino teens living in Brooklyn fall in love with the drama of the obvious in the background. It was decent, but probably not something I'll remember.


Winter's Bone - 8/10

Story of a seventeen year old girl supporting her twelve year old brother, six year old sister, and mentally sick mother. She lives in the poor, back road, Ozarks surrounded by meth and OxyContin. Her father has posted bail with the house and land as collateral and if he doesn't show up for court she is on her own. She must track him down, but nobody is talking and many want her to shut up.

Very well done. The setting is bleak and depressing. The acting is great. I would recommend this one.

[fpres]

The Boys Are Back (2009) - 7/10 -- Enjoyable.

Suspiria (1977) - 4/10 -- I'm sure I'll get bashed for this since it's considered a classic, but it just didn't click with me. Artistic and atmospheric? Absolutely. I needed much, much more in the plot and acting departments to get into this one though. This was the second time I tried watching Suspiria (I fell asleep about thirty minutes into it about ten years ago).

The Box (2009) - 2/10 -- The last half-hour ruined this one for me. When it was over, I could only think to myself, "Seriously?" The short story ('Button, Button') which provided the basis for the movie was far better.

[Dodgerchick]

Date Night - 7.5/10

Really enjoyable, I love me some Tina Fey.

[ntndeacon]

Social Network 10/10 As everyone has said, this is a very good movie. I will pretty much go to anything Fincher directs for a good long while. Agree with the comment about Andrew Garfield's performance. it was stunning. Heck even Justin Timberlake did a good job here.

[Buccaneer]

Toy Story 3 (9.5/10) - Finally saw this and it exceeded my high expectations. The only thing that kept it from a 10 is the recycled scenes from the Toy Story 2. For example, I thought they could come up with a different backstory for Lotso instead making it exactly the same one they used for Jessie. While the ending was wonderfully done,

I felt the biggest emotion during the incinerator scene. I really thought they were goners.

[Groundhog]

Suspiria (1977) - 4/10 -- I'm sure I'll get bashed for this since it's considered a classic, but it just didn't click with me. Artistic and atmospheric? Absolutely. I needed much, much more in the plot and acting departments to get into this one though. This was the second time I tried watching Suspiria (I fell asleep about thirty minutes into it about ten years ago).


Yeah, I bought this on DVD years ago for a stupidly high price, and thought the same as you. Wasn't very impressed except for...


...the scene where she falls into the pit of barbed wire. Youch.

[sterlingice]

Toy Story 3 (9.5/10) - Finally saw this and it exceeded my high expectations. The only thing that kept it from a 10 is the recycled scenes from the Toy Story 2. For example, I thought they could come up with a different backstory for Lotso instead making it exactly the same one they used for Jessie. While the ending was wonderfully done,

I felt the biggest emotion during the incinerator scene. I really thought they were goners.


That movie is evil. If you didn't at least get a little something in your eye somewhere in the last 15 minutes, you must have a heart of stone

SI

[Buccaneer]

That movie is evil. If you didn't at least get a little something in your eye somewhere in the last 15 minutes, you must have a heart of stone

SI

The incinerator scene really worked for me because I had heard all summer that the ending was sad and emotional. That scene was one of the most brilliant scenes ever.

[Scoobz0202]

Death In Gaza - 10/10

Very powerful. James Miller and Saira Shah filmed this documentary in the Gaza Strip and focus on the day-to-day lives of children of this war. It focuses on two twelve year old boys, best friends, and both dream of being martyrs. It focuses on a sixteen year old girl who has lost six young relatives. This was also James Miller's last film as he lost his life while creating this. The filming ended with his death. I was left breathless, heartbroken, and numb listening to these children rationalize their life ambition of dieing in the name of God. This film has no bias. It's strictly an observation into the daily lives of these kids.

[Scoobz0202]

Wartorn: 1861 to 2010

HBO Special, hour long, about PTSD. I recommend it to anyone. It was on my Time Warner On-Demand.

[Groundhog]

Jackass 3D: ?/10
Don't know how to rate this, but enjoyed it. Some of the scenes... oh lord...

The Social Network: 8.5/10
Really good film, would've rated it higher if it hadn't got so much hype. I was expecting Zuckerbeg to be a bigger douchebag given what I'd read about all this in the past (esp. the chat logs), but I guess they were forced to make us semi-sympathetic towards him.

[Chief Rum]

Unstoppable (8/10) I actually think it's more like a 7.5 with me, but I admit I was at the edge of my seat with the tension of it, which was well done, so I edged it up a little. A good enough thriller, but maybe not as good as the reviews have made it out to be.

I don't post my reviews every week of what movies I see, as I see a lot of them, but I wanted to post this one because it was only in reading about this one that I came to realize how many movies I have seen (and enjoyed) that were directed by Tony Scott, who directs this one.

Scott movies among my top faves:

Top Gun
The Last Boy Scout (guilty pleasure)
True Romance
Crimson Tide
Spy Game
Man On Fire

Scott movies I found decently enjoyable:

Beverly Hills Cop II
Enemy of the State
Deja Vu
The Taking of Pelham 123
Unstoppable

I am sure it helps that Denzel is one of my favorite actors and clearly he and Scott enjoy working with one another (5 of the above have Denzel in them).

[Bad-example]

The Lovely Bones - 2/10

Peter Jackson directed it but other than some really cool visuals there isn't much reason to watch this one. It reminded me of that movie where Robin Williams died and found Cuba Gooding Jr waiting for him in the afterlife. Except it was 10x worse. Ouchie.

Whip It - 7/10

Nothing special but nothing to really complain about either. With the Girl Power theme it looks like a nice dvd gift for any adolescent girls you need to buy an Xmas gift for. Directed by Drew Barrymore. Fun enough to kill a couple hours. The girl in the lead was really good I thought.

[tarcone]

True Romance is one of my favorite movies

[Neon_Chaos]

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

8/10

Great set-up for the final encounter in Part 2.

I loved the fact that they stayed relatively close to the book this time around. They finally introduced BILL WEASLEY! Well, of course, they had to... because of the wedding.

Can't wait til the finale.

[JediKooter]

Predators - 7/10

Not quite what I expected, but, I think it was because I was thrown off by how the movie started. I'd watch it again and actually made me want to see a new 'Predator' movie if one is made.

Man Adrian Brody has a HUGE nose!

[ISiddiqui]

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 - 9/10: Just wonderfully done! Splitting it into two parts allows the story to be told properly and the rising tension of the first half of the book to shine through. In just one movie, it wouldn't be able to do it justice. Also Radcliffe, Grint, and Watson have turned into just wonderful actors. Just a pleasure to watch!

[cubboyroy1826]

Jedi I was caught off guard as well by the start of Predators. I hit rewind to see if the disk skipped forward or something. It was definitely an interesting movie that kept my attention and had some cool parts throughout.

[JediKooter]

Jedi I was caught off guard as well by the start of Predators. I hit rewind to see if the disk skipped forward or something. It was definitely an interesting movie that kept my attention and had some cool parts throughout.

Haha, I almost rewound as well. Plus, I don't even think there was opening credits or if there were, they were very minimal which added to my confusion. All I know is, I'd hate to wake up like that. :)

[terpkristin]

Interesting to see all the "love" for the new Harry Potter movie. I saw it Sunday on IMAX; I didn't hate it (or even really dislike it), but I didn't really "like" it, either. I kept checking my watch to see how much longer there was to go, and walked out feeling pretty "meh" on it all.

I don't know, maybe I'm getting over the entire Harry Potter thing. I was pretty disgusted with the movie adaptation of book 6, and also pretty disgusted that they made 7 in two parts (and kept in too much of the mopey emo crap that proliferated in the book, almost as if it were written by Stephanie Meyer).

In the spirit of the old college "C's get degrees," I'm giving it a 7/10.

/tk

[ISiddiqui]

Kind of amusingly (on that post), I thought Half Blood Prince was done very well and made up for Order of the Phoenix being kind of a mess.

[terpkristin]

Kind of amusingly (on that post), I thought Half Blood Prince was done very well and made up for Order of the Phoenix being kind of a mess.

Interesting. While I agree OotP was kind of a mess, I strongly preferred it to HBP's adaptation. My biggest beef with HBP, though, was where they changed the story needlessly. It's one thing to omit or change things to make them work better. It's another when they do it just to do it, and they did that a lot in HBP.

Different strokes for different folks, I guess. :D

I guess I'm just surprised, all in all, at how ambivalent I am towards DH part 1. I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan. I have all the books and have read them multiple multiple times. I have them all in audio format, too, and listen to them to help me relax. I can quote Harry Potter, somewhat frighteningly, and get the strangest looks for it. And I assure you, you wouldn't want to challenge me in Harry Potter Scene It. But this one...man, just didn't do it for me.

/tk

[Buccaneer]

Harry Potter Deathly Hallows 1 - 9/10

This was unlike any Harry Potter I have ever seen. I have come to loathe the previous 3 movies and did not have much expectations for DH1, thinking it would be another Yates/Kloves botch job. I was wrong, very much an adult film with real acting from the trio (finally) and as usual, superb supporting casts.

[MrBug708]

Secretariat - 8.5/10 - I thought this was a well done movie. My girlfriend cried in it, though I'm not exactly sure why. I think that for the Belmont race, they should have done a video of the actual race, I think it would have captured the feel of the race better. Worth watching IMO. (But I like nearly every movie I see so tifwiw)

[fpres]

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 - 9/10 -- I was really impressed with this one. The acting was solid and the pace seemed about just right. Initially, I was skeptical when I heard that DH was being split into two movies, but I suppose trying to squeeze everything in to a single two-and-a-half hour film would likely have led to a hack job...maybe fitting all of the main plot points in but not doing a very good job in doing so.

I'm a big fan of the books and I've probably seen each of the prior HP movies a dozen times apiece, but at this "early" juncture I would put DH Part 1 in my Top 3 films of the series. I will be watching this one again in a few days since family will be in town and dragging me to see it. :D

[Lathum]

I am a huge fan of the HP series and am really looking forward to DH. We are going to see it as soon as we can procure a baby sitter.

My opinion of it being split in two is this. The same people who bitch that they are doing it as a money grab are the ones who would bitch that they left stuff out if it was only one movie. Some people you just will never please.

[Scoobz0202]

Looking For Eric - 8/10

A British postman reaches probably his lowest point. The story is his attempt to climb out of this hole with the help of his idol, Eric Cantona (famous footballer). Went into the movie with no expectations and walked away pleasantly surprised. I recommend this.

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[ISiddiqui]

Tangled - 9/10:: A very well retelling of a Disney princess story. It's a princess story because in this version Rapunzel is the only child to the king and queen and is stolen for her magical hair, which can heal people or make them young (which is why the old woman kidnapped her). And the man who finds her is the cliche dashing thief figure with a heart of gold, though he has very witty dialog. The story is done very well (Rapunzel who has never seen the world, actually seeing it for the first time, also with her being the lost princess) and the animation is incredible.

A Lion in Winter - 8/10: Peter O'Toole as Henry II and Katherine Hepburn as Eleanor of Aquitaine are just incredible in the story of Henry's last days and his attempts to name his heir (since the oldest son died). Some hilarious one liners delivered in the midst of some incredible performances. Also in the film are a young Anthony Hopkins as Richard the Lionheart and Timothy Dalton as Philip, King of France. Amazingly acted and a classic well worth watching (though it is loooong).

[Honolulu_Blue]

Sherlock - 8.5/10 (so far)

This really isn't a movie, as it is a TV show, but I am not sure where else to put this, so here it is. Sherlock is a British TV series. The first "season" was three 1.5 hour shows. A second season is in the works.

As you can probably tell from the title, it's a Sherlock Holmes series, but it's been updated to take place in the modern day. Watson is an Afghanistan war vet/army doctor and is played by Martin Freeman of "The Office", "Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and soon-to-be "Hobbit" fame.

The show is fantastic. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who likes Sherlock Holmes stories. It's hard not to compare it to Guy Ritchie's latest film version and it compares very, very well. Watson and Holmes are perfect. Great chemistry. The modern day aspect of it doesn't detract from the show at all. It's incorporated brilliantly.

It was aired on PBS last month and might be again. Look for it.

I added "so far", because I've only watched 2 of the 3 episodes.

Edit: Just saw that this is available on Netflix for those interested.

[rowech]

Sherlock - 8.5/10 (so far)

This really isn't a movie, as it is a TV show, but I am not sure where else to put this, so here it is. Sherlock is a British TV series. The first "season" was three 1.5 hour shows. A second season is in the works.

As you can probably tell from the title, it's a Sherlock Holmes series, but it's been updated to take place in the modern day. Watson is an Afghanistan war vet/army doctor and is played by Martin Freeman of "The Office", "Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and soon-to-be "Hobbit" fame.

The show is fantastic. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who likes Sherlock Holmes stories. It's hard not to compare it to Guy Ritchie's latest film version and it compares very, very well. Watson and Holmes are perfect. Great chemistry. The modern day aspect of it doesn't detract from the show at all. It's incorporated brilliantly.

It was aired on PBS last month and might be again. Look for it.

I added "so far", because I've only watched 2 of the 3 episodes.

Really liked this as I watched it last month on PBS. The third one brought in Moriarty and was much darker than the other two.

[sterlingice]

Is this from Masterpiece Mystery? I've been DVRing those and need to get around to watching them. Still catching up on Inspector Lewis, tho. And I missed the new Murder on the Orient Express from earlier this year while moving *sigh*

SI

[Honolulu_Blue]

Is this from Masterpiece Mystery? I've been DVRing those and need to get around to watching them. Still catching up on Inspector Lewis, tho. And I missed the new Murder on the Orient Express from earlier this year while moving *sigh*

SI

Yes, it is.

I have the last one still on DVR. Will probably watch it with Lady H_B tonight.

[Young Drachma]

Exit Through The Gift Shop (2010): A guy sets out to make a documentary about street art and as the say...the best form of flattery is imitation. Fantastic film.

En Kärlekshistoria (A Swedish Love Story) (1970): Swedish filmmaker Robert Andersson's first film, made shortly after he graduated university. It's a love story of two teens (literally, kids) against the backdrop of political turmoil and class conflict amongst families. Not a ton of dialogue, but stunning imagery and a true throwback to a different era.

[sabotai]

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World - 10/10: Holy crap this was an amazing movie!! For anyone who really likes late 80s video games or arcade games, you will adore this flick. The gist is Scott Pilgrim has to defeat the 7 Ex's of the woman he's interested in before he can have her. It is presented in the format of an old video game with 7 bosses, each one having a point total when he beats them. The story is well done, clever, and absolutely hilarious! Cera does a fantastic job as Scott Pilgrim, mixing his trademark awkward kid with kick ass arcade game hero. The rest of the cast is completely incredible in their roles. The movie is very stylistically done and there are tons of little things that you could probably keep finding the 5th time you've watched the film.

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World - 9/10 - Just read Isiddiqui's review. I agree with everything he said.

[Young Drachma]

Restrepo: Holy shit. A movie that needed to be made.

[Scoobz0202]

Restrepo: Holy shit. A movie that needed to be made.

Agreed. I mentioned it in the Netflix streaming thread. Just great.

[Chief Rum]

What's it about? A friend of mine texted me to go see it a few months ago, but I had to work, so couldn't go. I had never heard of it at that point, and still don't know much now.

[Scoobz0202]

If you have Netflix, go check it out tonight if you can.

It is a 90-minute documentary set in the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan. At the 15-man outpost, Restrepo. There were two cameraman. They were there the entire fifteen months. Restrepo is(was?) considered of the more dangerous spots the US Military is stationed. There is no real bias. This isn't about the Afganistan War. This is about a group of young man in an extremely high octane environment and how it makes them feel. There's no interviews with men that weren't there. Just the soldiers. Just about how they feel, or felt.

Sebastian Junger was one of the filmmakers. He recently published his book on the Korengal Valley called WAR. I highly recommend it.

Amazon.com: WAR (9780446556248): Sebastian Junger: Books (http://www.amazon.com/WAR-Sebastian-Junger/dp/0446556246)


While it is not mentioned in the documentary, this is the same place and time the recent Medal of Honor recipient was.



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[NorvTurnerOverdrive]

been watching a lot of movies. thought i'd share:

black swan 8/10
creepy. graded on a curve due to the fact it only cost 12 mil to make. much fondling of natalie portman's crotch. so high marks for that. a little unsatisfying. very, very similar to the wrestler.

scott pilgrim vs. the world 6/10
i desperately wanted to love it. and it has it's moments. but was a little too a.d.d. for me. and that's saying something.

you don't know jack 7/10
hbo flick about jack kevorkian. all star cast. important subject matter. i just don't like movies that beat you over the head with their morality. you either agreed with the filmmaker or you're an asshole.

inception 9/10
late to the party i know. graded on a curve for being a summer blockbuster that isn't a comic book or a remake.

rewatched

enter the void 5/10
gaspar noe... you have to be high to watch this. there's no way around it. ham fisted with the foreshadowing. visuals/effects are amazing.

un prophet (a prophet) 10/10
french film about an arab in a french prison. probably as close to a perfect movie for my tastes as there is. i tell people it's like pulp fiction meets the sixth sense. i highly recommend it.

[korme]

A SERIOUS MAN - 2009
It seriously ended like that????????

6/10

[Pyser]

A SERIOUS MAN - 2009
It seriously ended like that????????

6/10

book of job, yo

[Young Drachma]

Flipped (2010): Super cute movie.

[Scoobz0202]

True Grit - 10/10

I absolutely loved it. It was a true western with all the best todays technology has to offer. Each scene was beautifully shot. The performances were exceptional. The best I have ever seen from Jeff Bridges, and maybe one of my favorite characters ever. Hailee Steinfeld should be looking at a nomination as well, maybe even a win (although I've been hearing a lot about Portman in Black Swan) The script was just phenomenal. Just great dialogue. It had it all.

[Young Drachma]

True Grit: Give Hailee Steinfeld her Oscar now. A western for even the non-fan of the genre. Extremely well acted, perhaps a hair too long. But well done, well shot and scripted.

[QuikSand]

Went to see Black Swan, and came away disturbed (expected) and disappointed (not expected). Very well acted overall, and DA "did his thing," but I felt like it was too tough a sell for some reason. I might be unfairly contrasting it with Requiem for a Dream (and even ∏), which I thought delivered the human side as the right entree to the darker decline just about perfectly (and did it ever get dark). Here, I felt like I really couldn't connect with the human side of the main character -- she was flawed at the outset of our relationship with her, and while we gain some insight into why, I never really "felt" it.

So, I didn't dislike the movie... I couldn't honestly give it a numeric rating lower than the random stinker release, as that would be disingenuous. But with DA, and with such production and performances in the mix, I felt like I wanted it to work better than it did (for me).

[Logan]

The Town - 7/10.

A movie I was really looking forward to and finally got around to seeing it this weekend. I thought it was solid, where my roommates who I watched it with thought it was really good. Not exactly sure why I wasn't too impressed, because this type of movie/cast/location/visual style/etc is right in my wheelhouse and I expected to come out loving it but it fell short for me. I think some reasons were too much emphasis on the relationship angle, not enough exploration into the crime element (The Florist, his father, etc) and just not enough drama/build up in that final robbery scene.

Even if it wasn't the best, Affleck did a nice job again directing.

[Swaggs]

True Grit - 9/10
I really enjoyed this one and it surprisingly had a number of laugh out loud moments. Jeff Bridges was excellent, as was the young lady who played Mattie. To me, Matt Damon stole the show with his straight humor in nearly every scene and I had forgot that it was Matt Damon playing the role after the first scene or two with him. Brolin and Barry Pepper were also really good with limited screen time.

I thought it was an excellent film and would not be surprised to see a few Academy Award nominations come from it. I nicked a point off of it because I felt that, after such an enjoyable journey to get there, the end felt a little rushed.

[RomaGoth]

Toy Story 3 - 8/10

Not bad for a sequel, especially for the third installment in this series. Some of the lines were cheesy and predictable, and the ending was of course predictable, but it was a good flick overall, and my kids love it of course.

[Chief Rum]

True Grit - 9/10
I really enjoyed this one and it surprisingly had a number of laugh out loud moments. Jeff Bridges was excellent, as was the young lady who played Mattie. To me, Matt Damon stole the show with his straight humor in nearly every scene and I had forgot that it was Matt Damon playing the role after the first scene or two with him. Brolin and Barry Pepper were also really good with limited screen time.

I thought it was an excellent film and would not be surprised to see a few Academy Award nominations come from it. I nicked a point off of it because I felt that, after such an enjoyable journey to get there, the end felt a little rushed.

The other night me and my friend got a chuckle when we realized that...

..."Private Ryan" shot the sniper from SPR with a long distance shot in True Grit. :D

[Matthean]

Netflix: Rent as many movies as you want for only $8.99 a month! Free Trial (http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Exit-Through-the-Gift-Shop/70132200)

Exit Through the Gift Shop. Fun documentary on Thierry Guetta as he goes from a guy obsessed with filming everything to getting into the world of graffiti and eventually meeting the infamous Banksy.

[Young Drachma]

Netflix: Rent as many movies as you want for only $8.99 a month! Free Trial (http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Exit-Through-the-Gift-Shop/70132200)

Fun documentary on Thierry Guetta as he goes from a guy obsessed with filming everything to getting into the world of graffiti and eventually meeting the infamous Banksy.

Exit Through The Gift Shop was fantastic. I second this recommendation.

[Young Drachma]

The King's Speech 7.5/10

As far as period pieces go, it was good. A bit slow to warm up and if you don't know the story going into it, you'll take a few minutes to really understand why it's relevant...but Colin Firth puts in a quality performance and the rest of the cast do a good job too.

[Suicane75]

I really liked True Grit but there were scenes in the film that seemed very out of place to me. And I did not like the ending much. Not the very ending but theKickback knocking her down a cave of snakes and all that that entailed.It felt shoe horned.

[ntndeacon]

Cavalcade 6.5/10
Made it a goal to see the rest of the best pic winners Ihaven't seen so far. First up was 1933's Cavalcade. This is not bad but it isn't great either. Basically it follows a well to do family through early 20th century Britain.

[terpkristin]

I finally got around to seeing Despicable Me. I bought it from amazon last week in anticipation of being able to watch it while recovering from my surgery. Super cute. 9/10.

/tk

[Young Drachma]

I really liked True Grit but there were scenes in the film that seemed very out of place to me. And I did not like the ending much. Not the very ending but theKickback knocking her down a cave of snakes and all that that entailed.It felt shoe horned.

Agreed.

[tarcone]

I finally got around to seeing Despicable Me. I bought it from amazon last week in anticipation of being able to watch it while recovering from my surgery. Super cute. 9/10.

/tk

Great movie. Good jokes for all.

[MrBug708]

The King's Speech 9.5/10

Great movie. Colin Firth deserves some best actor pub for his role here, he makes you cringe every time he went to talk. It certainly is a departure from his more traditional romantic comedies. Geoffry Rush was quite good too, I kept trying to find Barbossa or Javert in his role but couldn't.

[sterlingice]

Great movie. Good jokes for all.

I feel a little guilty about it, but the "dart gun" joke just really tickles my funny bone.

SI

[Alan T]

Season of the Witch -37 / 10

Yes, that would be a negative 37. This coming from someone that watches almost any kind of movie and very seldom rates anything below 2 stars. As example, I even found the Dungeon Siege movie that most people trashed halfway enjoyable.

More details behind the spoiler..



The first few minutes go from a classic witch hanging similar to something you would have seen from the Salem Witch trials, to some undead zombie looking thing to the crusades (where knights with English accents and the English flag fight with Holy Roman Emperor symbols).

I'll cut out the middle hour of the movie as it had its up and downs but very little actual movement or plot development.

Finally the final 30 minutes we get to learn the supposed witch is not actually a witch, but instead is some form of devil/demon with huge powers to cause a plague on all of Europe, but seemingly not powerful enough to go to a specific abbey by itself and thus needing to trick this group of people into bringing it there instead.


The demon turns dead monks into undead zombie monks that fight like ninjas which are only killable by cutting off their heads highlander style. The final fight ends with a priest getting killed reading a Holy book in Latin, but getting killed by the Demon, only to have Nicolas Cage's character hold down this super powerful demon by stabbing it with two daggers to pin it to a wall. Then another former altar boy turned knight reads the book which suddenly shifts from being Latin, but actually now being read in Italian instead. He saves the day, killing the demon by finishing the Holy prayer from the book, which casts the demon away forever and leaves behind the girl that was previously accused of being the witch for some unknown reason.




Anyways, my wife and I both agree that this is possibly the worst movie that either of us have ever seen. And this is coming from me, someone who actually enjoyed Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.

[thesloppy]

Yes, that would be a negative 37.

I think you may have increased my enthusiasm for this movie.

[Matthean]

Finally saw The Godfather. Now part two is waiting for me after I send part one back to Netflix.

[sabotai]

I think you may have increased my enthusiasm for this movie.

I had initially thought it might turn out to be a good movie from the trailer and wanted to see it. After reading Alan T's score and the spoiler text, it sounds so damned awful that I HAVE to see it now!

[terpkristin]

Oooh Season of the Witch went up a whole point on RT, up to 4%!

/tk

[stevew]

Unthinkable-5/10 Some straight to DVD Samuel L Jackson movie about a terrorist planting bombs in the US, and the methods we'll use in order to obtain info from a suspect. It might work as a stage play.

[Chief Rum]

I had initially thought it might turn out to be a good movie from the trailer and wanted to see it. After reading Alan T's score and the spoiler text, it sounds so damned awful that I HAVE to see it now!

I avoided the spoiler text the first time, and said, WTH, and went back to read it. And you're right, the spoiler text actually increases my desire to see this for the UIC.

BTW, I already had a problem with the story prior to the movie coming out from what it was described as in the movie notes. So Cage is returning from the Crusades--in the Holy Land--to get into this thing with the witch who caused the Black Death. Really? You mean, the Crusades that ceased in the late 1200s? Coming back, at best, from those. To engage with a witch who caused the Black Death--which ravaged Europe from 1348-1350? That Black Death?

Screw the witch story. I want to know about the time travel from the Crusades to the Black Death.

[Alan T]

I avoided the spoiler text the first time, and said, WTH, and went back to read it. And you're right, the spoiler text actually increases my desire to see this for the UIC.

BTW, I already had a problem with the story prior to the movie coming out from what it was described as in the movie notes. So Cage is returning from the Crusades--in the Holy Land--to get into this thing with the witch who caused the Black Death. Really? You mean, the Crusades that ceased in the late 1200s? Coming back, at best, from those. To engage with a witch who caused the Black Death--which ravaged Europe from 1348-1350? That Black Death?

Screw the witch story. I want to know about the time travel from the Crusades to the Black Death.


Yeah, sorry that I didn't go into that much detail on that part. I'm not sure which crusades these were, but supposedly everything I read said it was about a 13th century crusader... yet during the movie, the dates of each assault clearly was listed between the 1330s and 1340s. So, I am aware of some 13th century crusades, but I had thought that the 13th century was the 1200s, not the 1300s.

So anyways, the timing lines up with the black plague, but I have no clue which crusades these would have been or how they got the 13th century out of that :)

[Matthean]

The day before the review hit my local paper for it, the very first line in the mention for Season of the Witch was how Cage was willing to do movies for nothing else than a paycheck.

[thesloppy]

The day before the review hit my local paper for it, the very first line in the mention for Season of the Witch was how Cage was willing to do movies for nothing else than a paycheck.

Cobra chow and dinosaur skulls don't pay for themselves, dude.

[Chief Rum]

Yeah, sorry that I didn't go into that much detail on that part. I'm not sure which crusades these were, but supposedly everything I read said it was about a 13th century crusader... yet during the movie, the dates of each assault clearly was listed between the 1330s and 1340s. So, I am aware of some 13th century crusades, but I had thought that the 13th century was the 1200s, not the 1300s.

So anyways, the timing lines up with the black plague, but I have no clue which crusades these would have been or how they got the 13th century out of that :)

The last Crusade to the Holy Land was in the 1290s, IIRC. I know for sure they were done before 1300, regardless of the actual year. And the Black Death was from 1348-1350.

There were non-Holy Land Crusades after 1300, mostly against the Orthodox Russian kingdoms by the Teutonic Knights or by the Swedes. But those were only very loosely termed to be Crusades, really just land grabs where the local monarchs decided to go to Pope to get it sanctioned.

Regardless, not even any of those Crusades happened in the some two decades prior to the Black Death/ The 1330s-1340s were strangely devoid of Crusades whatsoever. So to have the primary guy be a Crusader knight is patently ridiculous.

[Chief Rum]

Oh, yeah, and yes, the 13th century is the 1200s, 1201-1300.

[JediKooter]

The day before the review hit my local paper for it, the very first line in the mention for Season of the Witch was how Cage was willing to do movies for nothing else than a paycheck.

Well, I do believe he did file for bankruptcy. :)

[terpkristin]

Watched episodes 1 and 2 of the first season of Sherlock from the BBC. It's really good, looking forward to watching the 3rd (and final) episode of the season.

/tk

[Autumn]

Watched episodes 1 and 2 of the first season of Sherlock from the BBC. It's really good, looking forward to watching the 3rd (and final) episode of the season.

/tk

That's funny, I just did the same Saturday night, watched 1 and 2. I really like it. It's just enough of a reinvention to make it interesting, while doesn't get too cute. I'm glad I tried it.

[Glengoyne]

I saw Bandslam on Showtime this weekend. I actually really enjoyed it. Granted you can't get much more formulaic, but I enjoyed the ride even knowing where it was going all along the way.

[Glengoyne]

Watched episodes 1 and 2 of the first season of Sherlock from the BBC. It's really good, looking forward to watching the 3rd (and final) episode of the season.

/tk


I don't get this about the BBC. Three episode seasons?

[Honolulu_Blue]

I don't get this about the BBC. Three episode seasons?

It's pretty common for British televsion to have relatively short seasons. Why that is, I have no idea.

Here, each episode was about 90 minutes long, so if you look at the season as 9 "30 minute" episodes, it's actually a bit longer than your typical British season.

[Qwikshot]

Went to see Black Swan, and came away disturbed (expected) and disappointed (not expected). Very well acted overall, and DA "did his thing," but I felt like it was too tough a sell for some reason. I might be unfairly contrasting it with Requiem for a Dream (and even ∏), which I thought delivered the human side as the right entree to the darker decline just about perfectly (and did it ever get dark). Here, I felt like I really couldn't connect with the human side of the main character -- she was flawed at the outset of our relationship with her, and while we gain some insight into why, I never really "felt" it.

So, I didn't dislike the movie... I couldn't honestly give it a numeric rating lower than the random stinker release, as that would be disingenuous. But with DA, and with such production and performances in the mix, I felt like I wanted it to work better than it did (for me).

Truth be told, from what I've read, and what I watched of it last night, this was a companion piece to the "Wrestler". I saw shades of the same story.

She was damaged to begin with, especially with a mother like that.

It was a hell of a movie it wasn't too hard to see where it was going.

[ntndeacon]

The Deerhunter 8.5/10
Really good!. This I doubt is a groundbreaking bit of info, but I needed to say that. DeNiro, Walken and Streep were all fantastic. In fact it was one of the better things I have seen out of Streep in some time, as I was finding some of her roles I have seen in the past to be less than advertised. And the most famous scene had me in suspence as well.

[Young Drachma]

I wanted mindless fodder so I watched The A-Team and The Town the other night. The A-Team wasn't classy cinema, but it was entertaining at least. The Town's premise was just so ridiculous that I had a really hard time getting into it, despite wanting to because of all of the positive reviews.

[Izulde]

I watch far, far more movies than I ever mention here, but I just figured I'll toss in a few recent ones.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part I - 9/10
This restored my faith in the film series after the absolute trainwreck of Half-blood Prince. Excellent job of ratcheting up the emotional meter and you really do have the sense that this is a darker and more dangerous world HP and friends are in. I think the best thing they did was condensing the forest trudging which occupies like 70% of the novel down into managable, meaningful slices. That said, there were a few clunker scenes, but I'm still very much looking forward to Part II.

Black Swan - 5/10
I said on Facebook that this movie tried, but it was pretty bad. Creepy and disturbing, yes, but there was nothing new about the methods used to display the spirals into madness, the script felt very stilted, and the movie itself was sadly predictable, right down to the ending. I wanted to like this movie. I really did. It does have its moments here and there, but overall there's never an emotional connection that the viewer (at least me) can hook themselves on to. I was never really drawn into caring about the characters. That said, I did like the cinematography, which was probably the film's strongest point and kept me most interested. Oh, and the ridiculous simpleton symbolism of the tattoos drove me absolutely insane (if you'll pardon the pun).

Tangled - 8/10
While not Disney's best film, and probably not as good as The Princess and The Frog, this is still a very enjoyable movie. The animation is absolutely gorgeous even in 2D where I saw it, and Rapunzel is my new favorite Disney princess. Her charm levels are off the charts and the sidekick animals present in almost every Disney movie are showstealers. Sure, the male lead is cookiecutter, but that's true of most Disney films as well. The biggest problem I have with the movie in terms of the Disney tradition is its lack of a worthwhile soundtrack. There's maybe a couple of songs that will be enduring, and that's it. If there was a stronger soundtrack, which is so much a part of a Disney film, this would probably go up another point.

[Chief Rum]

Tangled - 8/10
While not Disney's best film, and probably not as good as The Princess and The Frog, this is still a very enjoyable movie. The animation is absolutely gorgeous even in 2D where I saw it, and Rapunzel is my new favorite Disney princess. Her charm levels are off the charts and the sidekick animals present in almost every Disney movie are showstealers. Sure, the male lead is cookiecutter, but that's true of most Disney films as well. The biggest problem I have with the movie in terms of the Disney tradition is its lack of a worthwhile soundtrack. There's maybe a couple of songs that will be enduring, and that's it. If there was a stronger soundtrack, which is so much a part of a Disney film, this would probably go up another point.

Good thing my 4-year-old niece isn't allowed on the Internet yet. I am pretty sure she would hunt you down for saying any of this and not rating this a 10. She has insisted that I have to see it (which is really cute, of course).

[Izulde]

Good thing my 4-year-old niece isn't allowed on the Internet yet. I am pretty sure she would hunt you down for saying any of this and not rating this a 10. She has insisted that I have to see it (which is really cute, of course).

:D Well, I did say Rapunzel is my new favorite Disney princess.

[Lathum]

:D Well, I did say Rapunzel is my new favorite Disney princess.

you had an old favorite Disney princess?

[stevew]

we need a new thread for 2011.

[ISiddiqui]

Why didn't we need a new thread for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010? Yes, it is really that old.

Anyways,

The Road - 9/10: Really haunting and beautiful adaptation of Cormac McCarthey's book (which I loved). Mortensen and the kid were excellent in how they portrayed a man and his son trying to get somewhere safe and with plenty of food in this post-apocalyptic world. It is far more realistic feeling than other post-apocalyptic movies/books, as there just seems to be scarcity and cold and fear and it all comes through.

[sterlingice]

I love having a $2 theater here.

Saw "The Social Network" tonight. I wish Aaron Sorkin could write more often- I love the witty banter he has in everything. No one even comes close.

SI

[cubboyroy1826]

I watched The Social Network last night and thought it was one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. I would give it a solid 9/10. The dialog is very good throughout and the kid who played Mark Zuckerberg did a great job. Not sure what was true to the actual story and what was Hollywood but a very good movie none the less.

[terpkristin]

My mom and I watched The Kids Are All Right last night. I didn't know much about it, other than that it got good reviews and had a good cast. I think I'm giving it a 7.5/10. It didn't follow the typical plot arc, and I was kind of thrown off at the end (just wasn't sure what to make of the movie in general). I guess I'm still "confused" about it.

Edit: Thinking about it more, I think I'm bumping it up to an 8.5/10. I liked how it was real and not one of those Hollywood "everything works out" movies. Just wish I'd had a bit more closure at the end.
/tk

[tarcone]

Last night on AMC was the 60th anniversary showing of The Day The Earth Stood Still. What a great movie. I did not see the remake, as I felt they could not do any better then the original. Unless the new one was updated to the worlds current state of affairs.
Anyway. This movie was fantastic. The characters were well played. The plot was great. Very enjoyable.

[GoSeahawks]

The Dilemma 3/10

I was very disappointed with this movie. I though Ron Howard, Vince Vaughn and Kevin James would be a recipe for success, but this comedy missed in nearly all of its humor. I probably laughed twice and checked my watch one hundred times.

[Matthean]

The Dilemma 3/10

I was very disappointed with this movie. I though Ron Howard, Vince Vaughn and Kevin James would be a recipe for success, but this comedy missed in nearly all of its humor. I probably laughed twice and checked my watch one hundred times.

Wait, you thought Kevin James being in a movie was part of a recipe for success?

[samifan24]

The Social Network - 9/10. Awesome movie. I heard the stellar reviews and wondered how a movie about Facebook could garner such strong reviews. It's just a great story and a great movie.

[sterlingice]

I think The Social Network reopens up an interesting debate. They were pretty bold about telling everyone that this is a fictional dramatization of the events. In short, the public disclaimer was that they weren't even trying to make it truthful but to actually tell a better story through fiction.

How ethical is that, if it's supposed to be real events. And how much of a disclaimer do you need? I remember it being all over the media prior to the release but there was nothing in the movie about it. I would think that putting that at the start of the movie in bold letters would have been more genuine. "The following is loosely based on real events. However, many have been fictionalized to dramatize the story" would have been nice.

SI

[OldGiants]

Tangled - 8/10
While not Disney's best film, and probably not as good as The Princess and The Frog, this is still a very enjoyable movie. The animation is absolutely gorgeous even in 2D where I saw it, and Rapunzel is my new favorite Disney princess. Her charm levels are off the charts and the sidekick animals present in almost every Disney movie are showstealers. Sure, the male lead is cookiecutter, but that's true of most Disney films as well. The biggest problem I have with the movie in terms of the Disney tradition is its lack of a worthwhile soundtrack. There's maybe a couple of songs that will be enduring, and that's it. If there was a stronger soundtrack, which is so much a part of a Disney film, this would probably go up another point.

I'm not sure how much this is common knowledge, but my daughter, who works in Imaginerring, told me Disney had made a conscious decision not to include a 'Broadway Quality' score because they did not want to detract from the characters and story.

Plus Zach Levi can't sing, of course.

[Chief Rum]

I think The Social Network reopens up an interesting debate. They were pretty bold about telling everyone that this is a fictional dramatization of the events. In short, the public disclaimer was that they weren't even trying to make it truthful but to actually tell a better story through fiction.

How ethical is that, if it's supposed to be real events. And how much of a disclaimer do you need? I remember it being all over the media prior to the release but there was nothing in the movie about it. I would think that putting that at the start of the movie in bold letters would have been more genuine. "The following is loosely based on real events. However, many have been fictionalized to dramatize the story" would have been nice.

SI

That is an interesting debate, SI, but I don't know how well it can apply to The Social Network. You see, there is disagreement about what happened. There is a version from the Garfield character that was written up into a book, which is what The Social Network is based on. Then there are others attached to the real life events who either say some of it is true, or denounce it all, like the Olympic rower boys or Eisenberg's character. And a lot of it is sealed away in confidentiality agreements from the lawsuits.

So I don't know that we'll ever know for sure what actually happened and what didn't, at least the "behind the Web site" scenes and the personal decisions and interactions.

[ISiddiqui]

What he said. It's kinda Rashomon-esque in that this is the story of the founding of Facebook from one pair of eyes. It probably isn't the full story as a result, but it is what it is.

[Young Drachma]

Helvetica - Who knew a movie about a typeface could be so interesting?

[sterlingice]

What he said. It's kinda Rashomon-esque in that this is the story of the founding of Facebook from one pair of eyes. It probably isn't the full story as a result, but it is what it is.

As an aside... after seeing Seven Samurai last fall, I added Rashoman (and Yojimbo) to my list of movies to get from the library. I suppose at some point I should see that.

SI

[cubboyroy1826]

Easy A 7/10 - I really liked this movie. Now it was no great piece of work but it was very entertaining and had some pretty funny parts. Harkens back to some of the 80s movies it mentions.

[terpkristin]

Easy A 7/10 - I really liked this movie. No it was no great piece of work but it was very entertaining and had some pretty funny parts. Harkens back to some of the 80s movies it mentions.

I watched this two days after my surgery. I don't even remember what happened in the movie.

/tk

[cubboyroy1826]

I really did not expect a whole lot going in and was just surprised how entertaining it was.

[Vince, Pt. II]

Tron Legacy 7/10 - I really enjoyed the movie. Loved the first one too. Visually very well done, and it was a real trip to see young Jeff Bridges. There were simply too many parts of the movie where they could have really explored some interesting plot moments and taken it to that upper echelon of movies...and they didn't. And it isn't like you have to dig very deep to find these moments; watching the movie, they sort of leap out at you. The ending was rather anti-climactic as well. I'm a sucker, though, and I still really enjoyed it.

[k0ruptr]

really? no discussion of The Fighter? or did I miss it? Damn this was one hell of a movie IMO, I loved it, probably a 9/10 maybe 8.5 and thats high for me. Probably vaults into my favorite movies top 10 I think. Christian Bale stole the show, and Mark Wahlberg was awesome even! He does really well in roles with excellent supporting cast. But I am also one of the only people I know that enjoys most of his work (The Happening was awful though, yes I agree). I know people bash his acting but I honestly don't think hes that bad. That being said I love this movie! Even inspired me to rewatch the Gatti trilogy of fights. Wow epicness.

[Izulde]

Easy A 7/10 - I really liked this movie. Now it was no great piece of work but it was very entertaining and had some pretty funny parts. Harkens back to some of the 80s movies it mentions.

About my take on it, too.

[Atocep]

really? no discussion of The Fighter? or did I miss it? Damn this was one hell of a movie IMO, I loved it, probably a 9/10 maybe 8.5 and thats high for me. Probably vaults into my favorite movies top 10 I think. Christian Bale stole the show, and Mark Wahlberg was awesome even! He does really well in roles with excellent supporting cast. But I am also one of the only people I know that enjoys most of his work (The Happening was awful though, yes I agree). I know people bash his acting but I honestly don't think hes that bad. That being said I love this movie! Even inspired me to rewatch the Gatti trilogy of fights. Wow epicness.


Haven't seen The Social Network yet, but The Fighter is easily my favorite of the 2010 movies I've seen. It's really hard to find flaws with the movie. Just all around well done.