Forum - Have you seen a movie lately?
Have you seen a movie lately?
1041 messages posted
United States of America
Well this could be a place to tell others about it. The idea is
to post the name of a movie in theaters now and a review of it.
Movies are an art form and this will give us a chance to look at
film like that and share our views with each other. Hopefully it
will help us to see some good ones and avoid some stinkers. With
movie prices at $10 here it is best to avoid the bad ones!
I'll start with "There Will Be Blood" written by Paul Thomas Anderson and based on "Oil" by Upton Sinclair.
This movie is a story of the early American "oil Rush" it is the story of one man's desire to be the biggest oil man out there. This grizzly tale is harsh, brutal, touching, and well told. It is at it's heart a character study of the protagonist, Daniel Plainview. It's run time of 2 hours 35 minutes might seem like a big commitment, but it doesn't seem to last that long. Surprising, shocking and bold this film is a must see.
I really identified with the main character at points. Then not so much at other times.
It is nominated for 8 oscars and although I am not usually one to follow the critics, this movie is fabulous. I will be first in line to buy the DVD when it comes out.
I'll start with "There Will Be Blood" written by Paul Thomas Anderson and based on "Oil" by Upton Sinclair.
This movie is a story of the early American "oil Rush" it is the story of one man's desire to be the biggest oil man out there. This grizzly tale is harsh, brutal, touching, and well told. It is at it's heart a character study of the protagonist, Daniel Plainview. It's run time of 2 hours 35 minutes might seem like a big commitment, but it doesn't seem to last that long. Surprising, shocking and bold this film is a must see.
I really identified with the main character at points. Then not so much at other times.
It is nominated for 8 oscars and although I am not usually one to follow the critics, this movie is fabulous. I will be first in line to buy the DVD when it comes out.
661 messages posted
United States of America
Yes, much like Ringo provided the
beat, George provided the rhythm,
Paul provided the melody, John
provided the lyrics, and Yoko
provided the fear factor. lol
93 messages posted
Canada
And Brian ran the show, and George
Martin helped hone the sound.
Hopefully Apple will release the missing Beatle films at some point...
Hopefully Apple will release the missing Beatle films at some point...
1041 messages posted
United States of America
OK if you want a fairly original,
but totally unbelievable fun ride
of a movie and you liked "Lock,
Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels"
check out "Shoot 'Em Up"
It was a fun movie with a few surprises!
It was a fun movie with a few surprises!
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Not Specified
I'm going to have to disagree with
you there as I really didn't like
Shoot em up. You can't please them
all.
I saw Iron Man over the weekend. Big flashy fx fest with a uncomplicated narrative. It was ok. Basically what I expected. I will confess to a "Cool" moment when I first saw the suit in action. Sad I know. My comic buff friend thought it was great and apparently a good start to inevitable franchise.
I saw Iron Man over the weekend. Big flashy fx fest with a uncomplicated narrative. It was ok. Basically what I expected. I will confess to a "Cool" moment when I first saw the suit in action. Sad I know. My comic buff friend thought it was great and apparently a good start to inevitable franchise.
68 messages posted
Spain
I thaught Shoot 'em up would be a
great movie to sit at home and
watch with a huge greasy takeaway!
I also recently saw Doomsday, and same again, its a home alone with a takeaway kind of movie, a little like Mad Max meets Lara Croft.
I also recently saw Doomsday, and same again, its a home alone with a takeaway kind of movie, a little like Mad Max meets Lara Croft.
661 messages posted
United States of America
I'm kinda burnt out on the Pulp
Fiction clones. Even Tarantino
doesn't do them anymore.
1041 messages posted
United States of America
Luckily "Shoot 'Em Up" wasn't "Pulp
Fiction" nor did it try to be. It
was a ridiculous action comedy with
some wonderful gags. Nothing so
broody as "Pulp Fiction" It was
simply a fun ride. It didn't try
and be "War and Peace" It was just
a good laugh.
661 messages posted
United States of America
Kind of like Snatch, Eight Heads in
a Duffel Bag etc. I'm talking about
the chop-chop editing, insert hip
song underworld thriller with dark
comedy. They were alright for a
while, but imitation is not the
sincerest form of flattery. Hey,
Michael Ritchie got Madonna out of
the deal, tho. lol
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United Kingdom
I was going through my DVD's the
other day and came across one of my
favourite films ever,,, Id like to
share with it you....
'Chrystal Voyager' by George Greenhough
A fantastic film for Surfers...sailors...and photographers.
George invented a prototype camera which he attached to himself while surfing through tunnels in waves...all done to the music of 'Pink Floyd'
Well worth a viewing
'Chrystal Voyager' by George Greenhough
A fantastic film for Surfers...sailors...and photographers.
George invented a prototype camera which he attached to himself while surfing through tunnels in waves...all done to the music of 'Pink Floyd'
Well worth a viewing
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United States of America
I watched "I am Legend" the other
day. It was good for a simple
Hollywood film. Not a lot to
discuss, not a lot of plot...just
run a away from the bad guy
scenario. In this case the bad guy
was a diseased and dangerous
humanity.
372 messages posted
United States of America
The last scene of "There Will Be
Blood" was great. And the last line
was very funny...for dark humor.
I also liked the last line for the film "Fight Club"...that was a great ending...equally dark humor.
I also liked the last line for the film "Fight Club"...that was a great ending...equally dark humor.
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United States of America
Yeah both of those were excellent
flicks. They are both in my
collection along with:
Blade Runner
Dogville
Fifth Element
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Big Fish
Nightmare Before Christmas
Baraka
Blade Runner
Dogville
Fifth Element
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Big Fish
Nightmare Before Christmas
Baraka
93 messages posted
Canada
We watched "I Am Legend" in the
theatre. On DVD, we got the double
disk version, which included the
original version as well as the
theatrical. The original version
had an ending which suffered on
plausability, but it was better
then the theatrical release. I
suppose the test audience had
trouble with it, so the director
had it reworked, but they went too
far. Without revealing the
alternate ending too much, the Dark
Seekers showed grace and
understanding in a confrontational
situation, stiffeling the urge to
feed in favour of social gratitude.
After watching both versions, the
original version was the favorite
in our family even with the "yeah,
sure" factor.
Both versions though are very good films. Good entertainment, without the usual gore and swearing that the studios seem to assume we want in our films.
Both versions though are very good films. Good entertainment, without the usual gore and swearing that the studios seem to assume we want in our films.
661 messages posted
United States of America
I'm gonna get my zombie-on too,
tonight. Got Legend and Day of the
Dead double bill. Gives me a 50%
chance one will be good. Perfect
night to make spaghetti in a heavy
tomato sauce!
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United States of America
Very funny Joseph. I have 30 days
of night and I am Legend at home.
Those are next on my watch list.
93 messages posted
Canada
Joseph, don't cook the spagetti for
a good bone a-crunching sound!
661 messages posted
United States of America
Well, my suspicions were confirmed.
The cheapy Day of the Dead was fun,
and Legend was slow and
self-absorbed. Day had hyper-fast
zomb's(but always slow enough for
the heroes to get a good head
shot), lots of gore and enough sick
jokes(tho not as funny as some
other entries in the series).
I'll take Omega Man over Legend. Heston did what every guy would do, live it up.
"Get your paws off of me, you damn dirty zombies!"
I'll take Omega Man over Legend. Heston did what every guy would do, live it up.
"Get your paws off of me, you damn dirty zombies!"
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Spain
30 Days Of Night is good. I would
watch this one again.
however...
I Am Legend - My cat wouldnt waste its time on this one.
however...
I Am Legend - My cat wouldnt waste its time on this one.
661 messages posted
United States of America
Give me your cat's number, so I can
check with it before I rent another
film.
27 messages posted
Canada
Charlie Wilsons War:
Watch this movie with subtitles if you are to get anything Tom Hanks mutters throughout the film in his trying Texan accent.... successfully learning to speak without opening his mouth for this role.
..meanwhile..Philip Seymour Hoffmans is delightful in his role.
A potentially good historical drama (accuracy not fully known by me though - haven't researched it yet)... but not without flaws...
I would watch again though... with subtitles.. to try and get more of the details from the start.
Watch this movie with subtitles if you are to get anything Tom Hanks mutters throughout the film in his trying Texan accent.... successfully learning to speak without opening his mouth for this role.
..meanwhile..Philip Seymour Hoffmans is delightful in his role.
A potentially good historical drama (accuracy not fully known by me though - haven't researched it yet)... but not without flaws...
I would watch again though... with subtitles.. to try and get more of the details from the start.
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