Movies you've just seen (Pt. II)

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Proof: kinda wierd. How do you get the ideas for these movies? Sitting around and smoking pot, till suddenly: "Hey, I got it! Let's make a movie about a really important (and rather vague; something about prime numbers) mathematical proof of dubious authorship!"

Limbo: Good movie, I think. I'm not sure what to make of it right now, but usually I end up deciding I like those movies.

[The Sasquatch of Fangorn]

Bee movie. Interesting concept. Good animation. Jerry Seinfeld. It was all-right.

[BeardofPants]

I saw Juno recently - very refreshing..

[Nautipus]

I've heard good reports about that movie.

Saw 10,000 B.C.- Good. I enjoyed it mighty well. Coulda been better for sure, but overall, pretty nice as a movie. Not a great history lesson as far as I could tell...:rolleyes:

[b.banner]

I've heard so many people rave about this movie. I might have to wait until it comes out on DVD before I can see it.


I just had a Hellboy marathon. The 2004 movie and the two Animated movies. I'll prolly do it again in a couple of months ;)

watch them again then go see Hellboy II: The Golden Army in july

[Gwaimir Windgem]

No Country for Old Men. Brilliant! I can see why it got an Oscar. The realism of the story is magnificent.

[BeardofPants]

Certainly, IMO, the pinnacle (to date) for the Coen brothers. 'Twas an outstanding film. Truly the best I've seen on the big screen for a wee while.

[Rosie Gamgee]

Michael Clayton. Amazing film. Very well-acted. Good plot material, too.

[tolkienfan]

Chariots of Fire

I liked it, plus it's based on a true story so I feel I learned something. :)

[Rosie Gamgee]

Chariots of Fire

I liked it, plus it's based on a true story so I feel I learned something. :)

This is one of my most favourite movies of all time.

[Mari]

I saw Simply Irresistible again :o I know, my taste is terrible, but I love that sort of films... :embarrassed smile:

[Nautipus]

Goin to see The Ruins tonight. Will tell you about it. Another nono for you Mari.

[shesabrandybuck]

No Country for Old Men. Brilliant! I can see why it got an Oscar. The realism of the story is magnificent.


I agree, the film was great! But that ending!! :eek:

[The Sasquatch of Fangorn]

I just saw a couple of older movies "A day at the races" and "A night at the oprera" with the Marx bros. HILARIOUS!!!!!

[Rían]

I just rewatched "Galaxy Quest" - hilarious! I just LOVE the opening bit with all of Alan Rickman's hilarious disgusted expressions as he signs fans' autographs!! :D And the bit where the guy scrapes the starship on the way out of the port :D :D

[Rosie Gamgee]

I just rewatched "Galaxy Quest" - hilarious! I just LOVE the opening bit with all of Alan Rickman's hilarious disgusted expressions as he signs fans' autographs!! :D And the bit where the guy scrapes the starship on the way out of the port :D :D

"By Grapthar's Hammer......" *scowl* "....What a savings." LOL!!

Enchanted--Well done. Cute as a chick-flick, funny as a look at how the ideals of an animated world work in live-action. But I confess I don't see what the hype about Amy Adams is.

[Nautipus]

I saw The Ruins last weekend. Good. Better, if you've read the book. Exremely graphic.

[Acalewia]

watch them again then go see Hellboy II: The Golden Army in july

That's the plan. Knowing me, I'll watch HB II a few times in theaters. lol

Just saw 10,000 B.C.~ pretty good. Charaters were likable, but I'm sure it wasn't too much of a history lesson. Just a movie


I know it's not a movie, but I just finished House: Season One. Me likey even more.

[Rían]

"By Grapthar's Hammer......" *scowl* "....What a savings." LOL!! Yes - he has the most expressive pained looks in that first part :D

Enchanted--Well done. Cute as a chick-flick, funny as a look at how the ideals of an animated world work in live-action. But I confess I don't see what the hype about Amy Adams is.Ditto.

[Grey_Wolf]

Saw the Flood - pretty run of the mill/Garden variety disaster movie.

[The Sasquatch of Fangorn]

"By Grapthar's Hammer......" *scowl* "....What a savings." LOL!!

Enchanted--Well done. Cute as a chick-flick, funny as a look at how the ideals of an animated world work in live-action. But I confess I don't see what the hype about Amy Adams is.

1) I LOVE THAT MOVIE!!!! (gaxaxy quest, not enchanted)

2) I saw Enchanted. Can't say as I was too thrilled. (but then again, I'm a guy!)

[BeardofPants]

The Spiderwick Chronicles. 'Tis was ok. Haven't read the books, so I don't know how faithful an adaption it is, but the movie wasn't something I'd buy on DVD or re-watch anytime soon. Enjoyable enough though.

[Earniel]

Is that the one with the toad-pirates? I think I saw a part of a trailer.

[BeardofPants]

Well, I think the toad pirates were supposed to be goblins, but yeah, that sounds like it.

[GrayMouser]

Yes - he has the most expressive pained looks in that first part :D

Ditto.

Ditto Ditto (on both)

[Rosie Gamgee]

Leatherheads. It left a teensy bit to be desired in the way of movie-making, but was very enjoyable. I loved the costumes and the sets: amazing. It was laugh-out-loud funny in many parts, and the plot and premise concerning the beginnings of pro-football was very interesting.

[Acalewia]

Sweeny Todd~ One strange little movie. Johnny Depp is offically multi-talented. :D

[Mari]

I wanna see it... I loved Edward Scissorhands! But there will be a lot of blood and killing I understand... :(

[The Sasquatch of Fangorn]

Water Horse . pretty darn good!

[Rían]

Ditto Ditto (on both)And that made it very poignant when ... (spoiler)

... he sincerely used the line because he knew it would comfort the dying guy. I swear, I get tears in my eyes every time that line is said! First from laughing at his pained expression, then from crying at his willingness to get over his repugnance about that line in order to comfort someone who is dying.

[Rosie Gamgee]

I saw Enchanted. Can't say as I was too thrilled. (but then again, I'm a guy!)
:eek: You ARE?!?! :eek:
(just kidding)

*ducks from mods* I know, I know: spamming....

[Acalewia]

I wanna see it... I loved Edward Scissorhands! But there will be a lot of blood and killing I understand... :(

Lots. And as squeamish of blood as you are, I really don't recommend for you to see it.

[Rían]

Just re-watched Life is Beautiful with my husband and oldest son (husband's 2nd watch of movie; son's first). It starts off so nutty and cheesy (hmm, food, anyone?) and I could see my son thinking "what a stupid movie!", then gets really funny and he got interested, then of course ... :(

It's a good movie with some good and interesting themes - I wanted him to see it.

We watched the English-dubbed version, but personally, I kinda like the subtitles and hearing the Italian.

[Mari]

Just like heaven... I love the gardens I saw in that film! And liked the film itself too ;)

La Vita e Bella is so sad! But I only saw the later parts and never the beginning. Reading Rian's comment makes me think that maybe I shouldn't have bothered with the ending and just watch the beginning... >_<

[Curubethion]

Ah, La Vita e Bella! Beautiful movie! I love it, definitely close to the top of my list. In Italian, it's simply amazing. Mari, you definitely should watch the whole movie. The beginning is very sweet and a good counterpoint for the last part.

[Rían]

You definitely need to watch the whole movie, Mari - both halves are very important and tie the movie together. And one of the major points is that we can make beauty in the midst of the sadness. Very LOTR, IMO.

[Mari]

Yeah, my cousin has been trying to force me to watch it several times now and I tend to get rather stubborn (or perhaps obstinate is the better word) when people try to force me into something...
I'll put it on the list though, if you say I need to watch it again. Somehow I value your opinions more than that of my beloved cousin :p
Please tell me one thing though (as I didn't see the exact ending either): did it have a happy ending?

[Rían]

I would call it a bittersweet ending. One very sad thing but some happy things, too.

[The Sasquatch of Fangorn]

Mr. Magoriums Wonder Imporium Not as funny as it looked.

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Ah, La Vita e Bella! Beautiful movie! I love it, definitely close to the top of my list. In Italian, it's simply amazing. Mari, you definitely should watch the whole movie. The beginning is very sweet and a good counterpoint for the last part.

Amen, amen!

[Rían]

Saw Expelled ... :D

[Earniel]

Waste of money and time, if you ask me. You'd do well to read this site (http://www.expelledexposed.com/) as well then:

[Rían]

I've already read it, Earniel - I keep up with BOTH sides of the issue. :)

[Earniel]

Then, RÃ*an, why waste time on that when you could have been 'mooting instead? :p

[Rían]

:D


(I think there are valid complaints on both sides, and I think it's an interesting issue)

[Earniel]

I stopped thinking it was interesting when they started to abuse the death of 10 million people to try and sell their point. That's just distasteful.

(Nevertheless, we hardly see you here anymore. :()

[Rían]

I think there is a logical, although not a "natural", connection there.


(I stay away because of all the abuse I get from you mods! ;) :D ;) )

[Thain Peregrin Took I]

Ghostbusters 2 - Lol out loud!!! Who ya gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS!!! :D I saw the first one too, but MB called writing the review for that one... :p

[Earniel]

Logical? As if. And I'm only giving you abuse so you'd feel properly persecuted. ;) (By the way when was the last time you had chai tea in the Teacup, hm?)

Saw Ice Age II again yesterday. Am still laughing. :D

[Mari]

Under the Tuscan Sun... *sigh* I love that film. *stupid happy grin*

[Acalewia]

Very good movie, Mari. It had it's lol moments.


Saw In the Name of the King~ I really liked it. Had some of my favorite people in it. :D I don't care about the fact it flopped in the theaters, it was an awesome movie.

[Rían]

Logical? As if. And I'm only giving you abuse so you'd feel properly persecuted. ;) (By the way when was the last time you had chai tea in the Teacup, hm?)

Saw Ice Age II again yesterday. Am still laughing. :DI'll come if you're pouring :)

[Meriadoc Brandybuck]

Ghostbusters! Bill Murray, ghosts, and one huge marshmallow. Need I say more?:D

[Prince Myshkin]

Harold and Kumar go to Whitecastle...

Wow... Wow :eek:

That was, como se dice suprising/ very entertaining?

And Neil Patrick Harris. That boy is trouble :D

[GrayMouser]

Harold and Kumar go to Whitecastle...

Wow... Wow :eek:

That was, como se dice suprising/ very entertaining?

And Neil Patrick Harris. That boy is trouble :D

Yeah, was good- I'd never heard of it, so it was a nice surprise.

They're doing a sequel, out this summer: Harold and Kumar go to Guantanamo.

[The Telcontarion]

Awesome movie, infinate potential and alot better than spiderman.

[The last sane person]

Awesome, I'm going to see it with my friend Ian on Tuesday. Took me a bit to translate whether "The Doodoo" was a good or a bad thing. :D

Glad to hear it was better than spider man!

[Rosie Gamgee]

Ironman was pretty good. Hollywood is getting better at making these comic-book movies. Much better than Spiderman, not quite as good as Batman.... But it's a real pleasure to watch Robert Downey, Jr. carry a movie again. I've always considered him a great actor. Gwenyth Paltrow was pretty good, too.

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Iron Man...eh...didn't much care for it. Though I think it was the first time I'd seen Robert Downey Jr. since Kiss Kiss Bang Bang! :eek:

[klatukatt]

IRON MAN

Yay. Story was somewhat flimsy, but OH SO SHINY!

Iron Man...eh...didn't much care for it. Though I think it was the first time I'd seen Robert Downey Jr. since Kiss Kiss Bang Bang! :eek:

Hey, I forgot he was in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Still, that movie needed more Kiss Kiss and less Bang Bang.

[Mari]

My sister was watching Cloverfield, so I saw parts of it too. It is a weird film. The plot is well... basically Manhattan is overrun again by some monster and again there are a few youngsters who have to run and save someone. And of course there's the necessary amount of blood and death.
The only remarkable thing about it was the way they filmed it.

[BeardofPants]

Yeah, it was a pretty crappy film. I want to know, who wants to watch bratty yuppies screamin' at each other for a coupla hours? :rolleyes:

[Gwaimir Windgem]

IRON MAN

Yay. Story was somewhat flimsy, but OH SO SHINY!



Hey, I forgot he was in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Still, that movie needed more Kiss Kiss and less Bang Bang.


The only bit I really remember is the escapade with the severed finger. Which was pretty funny, in a morbid way. :p

[Acalewia]

Iron Man was so friggin awsome! One of the best Superhero movies I've seen. Waay better than Spiderman. All three of them.

[Mari]

No offense, but wasn't Spiderman really bad? At least, I thought it was... I didn't finish watching part 2 and didn't even consider watching part 3. >_<

[The Sasquatch of Fangorn]

Superman Kicks Spiderman's Butt!!!!

[klatukatt]

No offense, but wasn't Spiderman really bad? At least, I thought it was... I didn't finish watching part 2 and didn't even consider watching part 3. >_<

Spiderman 2 ROCKED THE HIZOUSE! Spiderman 3 SUCKED A BIG FAT HOT DOG!

[Meriadoc Brandybuck]

Disturbia -- Disturbingly good. In a creepy, funny way.

[tolkienfan]

Indiana Jones 4! Very enjoyable, though it gets a little dumb. Nice to see some familiar faces and fun action.

[Curubethion]

The Great Debaters-very excellent film, especially with my knowledge of debate. And Denzel Washington was great in this movie.

Raisin in the Sun-the 2008 movie, with P. Diddy...his performance aside, it was a great movie.

[Thain Peregrin Took I]

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull -- Very good! Indy is so old, but at least they didn't try to act like it was only 2 years later or something.

[Acalewia]

I could have swore I posted here already. :confused:


Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull~ *catches breath* That is a mouthful! Fun. and pretty funny. Lots of shinagigins

Prince Caspian~ Lived up to my expectaions. Wonderful sequel to LWW

[Glóin the Dark]

No Country for Old Men.

The DVD has just been released where I live. I saw the film once in the cinema earlier in the year, but it was even better on the second viewing.

[b.banner]

so far i have seen these summer movies
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull i loved it, I saw it 4 times!
Iron Man was okay kinda boring towards the end
Speed Racer i enjoyed this alot!
The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian was also very good!

[The Sasquatch of Fangorn]

Iron Man- ..........I'm still speachless it was that awesome!

Indiana Jones and the kingdom of the crystal skull- *agrees with Acally that it is a VERY long name* Awesome! I loved it!

[Mari]

I saw Iron Man too a few days ago. It was... enjoyable IF you put your mind out of work and just watched. Especially the first part grated my ethical views though. :)

[The Sasquatch of Fangorn]

Also saw Sweeney Todd. Really big no-no for Mari. Espiecialy if you don't like blood. Yes. There was ALOT of blood.

[Nautipus]

Yeah, it was a pretty crappy film. I want to know, who wants to watch bratty yuppies screamin' at each other for a coupla hours? :rolleyes:

I actually really enjoyed the film, I thought it was very visceral and well-done.

Indiana Jones- Supposedly done pretty close to the book, but I need to read it.

Iron Man- Very enjoyable, but some really cheesey lines here and there.

Spider-man- Just a brat getting his own way. Behind the scenes, anyway. The movies were all-right, but could have been done much better.

[Goldberry1]

Movies I've seen recently were:

Prince Caspian: exceeded my expectations.
Indiana Jones: I didn't really enjoy at all. I don't know what it was... but yeah, not anywhere near on par with the original trilogy, in my opinion.
Penelope: watched online, looking for something cheesy and mindless. It was actually a lot more charming than I expected it to be (but, I can sit through just about anything for James McAvoy :) ).

[Nerdanel]

The Darjeeling Limited.

X)

[Acalewia]

Also saw Sweeney Todd. Really big no-no for Mari. Espiecialy if you don't like blood. Yes. There was ALOT of blood.

Notice how everyone is telling Mari Sweeny Todd is a no-no :D

[Mari]

Yes, everyone is really great! :D
*big hugs all around*

[The Sasquatch of Fangorn]

Notice how everyone is telling Mari Sweeny Todd is a no-no :D

Well. Mari has said: Hello. My name is Mari and I don't like blood. And there was alot of blood.....

[Mari]

Did I say that? When? :confused:

[b.banner]

The Incredible Hulk!!!! Awsome movie, i liked it just as much as the 2003 version, of course anything with the Hulk in it is awsome!

[orithil]

I just saw the New Idiana jones movie and it wasn't to bad. A couple of bits they rushed over the plot but all the all it was pretty easy to understand. So I would rate it maybe and 8/10

[Acalewia]

Ironman again :D:D


Great, can't post again for 28 seconds... 3 seconds

[Nautipus]

The Happening- Definately an original idea, but some of the filming was pretty bad (Dad saw the mike boom a couple of times:D), but overall a good watch.

[Acalewia]

If you know where to look for it, you can see the shadow of the camera and boom in Transformers :D

Saw The Incredible Hulk yesterday. OK it was pretty good. IMO a hellva a lot better than the first one. There was a lot more humor in this one. Esp one of the lines he says in Portuguese :D

Don't make me hungry. You won't like me when I'm hungry

Funniest line in the movie :D

I could have swore I saw b.banner's name in there at one point ;)

[b.banner]

yeah i am quite popular aren't i ;)

[shesabrandybuck]

I just saw Children of Men last night.
it was so amazing, i recommend it to everyone who loves action and real life possibilites for the future. it was somewhat like V for Vendetta, same kind of concepts.

[Thain Peregrin Took I]

Get Smart -- So incredibly funny!!! Some crude humor, but the rest of it was really good. :D

[Mari]

The Other Boleyn Girl... man that was bad. I loved the costumes though.
Maybe I would have liked the film better if it wasn't about scheming, a lot of betrayal, adultery one character I could just shoot almost right from the start (spoiled brat) and an idiot father and #%@% uncle. I could have shot the uncle as well by the way.
Oh, did I tell that people died?!?

[Gwaimir Windgem]

If you know where to look for it, you can see the shadow of the camera and boom in Transformers :D

Saw The Incredible Hulk yesterday. OK it was pretty good. IMO a hellva a lot better than the first one. There was a lot more humor in this one. Esp one of the lines he says in Portuguese :D


He speaks Portuguese? That almost makes me want to go see it.

Almost. :p

[hectorberlioz]

I saw Iron Man last week, and I put it up there (easily) with Batman Begins as the best superhero movie ever. Maybe it's because I like what Brue Wayne and Tony Stark (Iron Man) have in common, but in both cases the filmmaking and storytelling was exceptional. Exceptional in all respects, not just in the Superhero movies world.

As for the new Hulk, I plan to see it. I liked the Ang Lee version a lot, though the funky camera stuff was off-putting (as it was in Mission Impossible 1).

[sisterandcousinandaunt]

I loved, loved LOVED Ironman. It was AWESOME.

However, last night I saw Indy...what a stinker.:p I mean, really.

They let me know in the first 10 minutes that the laws of physics had been cancelled, but it had the CHEESIEST special effects ever. It made old Godzilla movies look like Truffaut. :rolleyes:

Which would have been alright, if it had had any characterization at all, but no.

I hope Shai LeBeouf gets material worth his considerable talents. The old people are past help. :rolleyes:

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Siscuz, you DO realise the old Indiana Jones movies were crappy too, don't you? It's just an enjoyable sort of crappy. :D

[Thain Peregrin Took I]

The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising -- Pretty good. Apparently it's based off a book. I've never read the book, so I don't know how close it is to it, but I would have liked it if the battle between Light and Dark had lasted a little longer. It would have been nice if it was more of a struggle. Maybe it was supposed to be so short because he had been "battling" the dark throughout, but the actual battle was really short. It was a little scary for a PG movie (like for younger kids), but I don't think it's really scary enough to be PG-13, so I guess PG is a good rating for it.

[hectorberlioz]

I loved, loved LOVED Ironman. It was AWESOME.

However, last night I saw Indy...what a stinker.:p I mean, really.

They let me know in the first 10 minutes that the laws of physics had been cancelled, but it had the CHEESIEST special effects ever. It made old Godzilla movies look like Truffaut. :rolleyes:

Which would have been alright, if it had had any characterization at all, but no.

I hope Shai LeBeouf gets material worth his considerable talents. The old people are past help. :rolleyes:

Oh come on;). It'll age quite well. The Last Crusade and Temple of Doom were deemed unworthy sucessors to Raiders, but look how time has forgiven so much :D. It was relaxing.

And Iron Man was awesome. Finally a superhero who doesn't linger ten minutes over whether he should kill scumbags.

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Oh come on;). It'll age quite well. The Last Crusade and Temple of Doom were deemed unworthy sucessors to Raiders, but look how time has forgiven so much :D. It was relaxing.

See, siscoz? Told ya. ;)

[sisterandcousinandaunt]

Siscuz, you DO realise the old Indiana Jones movies were crappy too, don't you? It's just an enjoyable sort of crappy. :DThe first one was a reverent homage to an entire genre. It was witty, but more importantly, it was accurate.
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising -- Pretty good. Apparently it's based off a book. I've never read the book, so I don't know how close it is to it, but I would have liked it if the battle between Light and Dark had lasted a little longer. It would have been nice if it was more of a struggle. Maybe it was supposed to be so short because he had been "battling" the dark throughout, but the actual battle was really short. It was a little scary for a PG movie (like for younger kids), but I don't think it's really scary enough to be PG-13, so I guess PG is a good rating for it.I adore the books. The movie worries me. :(

Oh come on;). It'll age quite well. The Last Crusade and Temple of Doom were deemed unworthy sucessors to Raiders, but look how time has forgiven so much :D. It was relaxing.If by "relaxing" you mean "soporific" count me in. :rolleyes: ToD was, and continues to be, a complete waste of everything used for it, starting with the pins used in making the costumes. This was all that, plus a sentimental look back at the days we were talented and had an idea before going on expensive location.:p Last Crusade is Sean Connery's film.
And Iron Man was awesome. Finally a superhero who doesn't linger ten minutes over whether he should kill scumbags I loved him from the first scene. What a piece of work.:D But Gwyneth Paltro was amazing.

See, siscoz? Told ya. ;)Naw. The first one was a breakthrough.

[Tessar]

I saw Kung Fu Panda the other day.



SKADOOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I LOVED IT SO MUCH MY TINY HEART WILL BE BROKEN IN TWO IF I DO NOT HAVE THE DVD IN MY GRUBBY LITTLE HANDS WITHIN A FEW MONTHS TIME ^_^.

[hectorberlioz]

...thus ended Tessar's life, with his Ultimate Dream unfulfilled. The very next day after his tragic death from hang-gliding, the dvd of 'Kung Fu Panda' was released. The world enjoyed the movie in home theatre, sitting with popcorn and caramel candy, munching as they quoted "Skadoosh" as they got up for bathroom breaks.

Gravestone heading: RIP Tessar: He loved Kung Fu Panda, but alas never got to own the DVD.

[hectorberlioz]

The first one was a reverent homage to an entire genre. It was witty, but more importantly, it was accurate.
See, even though I appreciate that element (homage to a genre), it's not why the Indy movies are enjoyable.

If by "relaxing" you mean "soporific" count me in. :rolleyes: ToD was, and continues to be, a complete waste of everything used for it, starting with the pins used in making the costumes.
*tries to imagine a full suit made out of needles, bob pins, and clothes pins. Fails.*

This was all that, plus a sentimental look back at the days we were talented and had an idea before going on expensive location.:p Last Crusade is Sean Connery's film.
You think about it too much, that's your problem;). You'll be more appreciative when you're older :p.

I loved him from the first scene. What a piece of work.:D But Gwyneth Paltro was amazing.
They were all great. And Paltrow was really good in this. Usually she's Gwynth Paltry, but she was really awesome in this movie.

Naw. The first one was a breakthrough.

Bah. JS Bach didn't "break new ground," but his sons did. They still haven't caught up with him;). It doesn't mean everything. Breakthrough can take a backseat when it comes to having an enjoyable Indy movie:D.

[The last sane person]

Man, I really wanna see Kungfu panda... and I am so getting Ironman to add to my collection.

[Nautipus]

Saw WALL E Yesterday....Loved it. Very good mvie, yet another score for Pixar. It was also disturbing in some ways, but I'll let you dwell on that.;)

[hectorberlioz]

Man, I really wanna see Kungfu panda... and I am so getting Ironman to add to my collection.

Woman, I want to see it as well:p.

[Nerdanel]

Tarantino's From Dusk Til Dawn. Hilarious. XD

And, unfortunately, the Doctor Who movie from 1996.. That was so bad.. X) I'm glad the series are a million times better.

[The Sasquatch of Fangorn]

I too want to see Kung fu Panda.

[Goldberry1]

I saw "Wall-E" and "Wanted" this weekend. Needless to say the first was better by far. (The second only really drew me in with it's promise of James McAvoy ;)).

[b.banner]

i saw The Love Guru which was a very disgusting unfunny movie i laughed like twice the whole time, i also saw Get Smart which was way funnier and more enjoyable. By the way i hated Gwyneth Paltrow in Iron Man

[Acalewia]

Oh come on;). It'll age quite well. The Last Crusade and Temple of Doom were deemed unworthy sucessors to Raiders, but look how time has forgiven so much :D. It was relaxing.

And Iron Man was awesome. Finally a superhero who doesn't linger ten minutes over whether he should kill scumbags.

With Ironman, I loved how they didn't spend half the movie expaining Character background and why he chose to be a hero. It, literally, started off with a bang


I'm gonna see Wanted this afternoon. Fiance has been excited bout this one since he saw the first preview. (And I know he's really going to go see Angelina Jolie :p;))

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Good. As far as I can tell, that's the only reason anyone cares about Wanted. ;)

[hectorberlioz]

They've already started on the sequel. Not Wanted :p

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Starring Julia Roberts. :p

[hectorberlioz]

Aww, poor Julia!:(....NOT!:p

Btw, Julia Roberts recently said she doesn't wear deoderant.

[The Sasquatch of Fangorn]

America voted and they don't want her to NOT wear deoderant.

[Nautipus]

Went to the midnight showing of Hancock last night. Good, not great. WALL*E was by far the better movie, but it is still worth a watch.

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Yeah, I hear Hancock isn't very good. Kind of a shame; I was intrigued by the new take on the superhero thing. The old one gets kind of boring.

[Acalewia]

Good. As far as I can tell, that's the only reason anyone cares about Wanted. ;)

lol. It ended up a pretty darn good movie. There could have been a lot less use of the F-word, but it was pretty damn good, although there were quite a few moments of "there's no ****ing way that could happen!"

Like boomeranging a bullet Even though it looked awesome :cool:

[GrayMouser]

You think about it too much, that's your problem;). You'll be more appreciative when you're older :p.


Well, I'm older.
Much older.
Much, much older.

And if I turn out to be Methuselah and Lazarus Long combined, I still won't appreciate ToD.

New one wasn't bad, though it did run out of gas before the end.

"Before the Devil Knows You're Dead"

Sidney Lumet- 83 years old and he can still crank out a good one- make that a very good one.

[Thain Peregrin Took I]

Nancy Drew -- Cute and corny, but good. :D A nice modern take on the books, but oh my gosh some of her clothes were unique, to put it nicely. No offense. :D

[sisterandcousinandaunt]

I liked Nancy Drew, too...made me drag out some old cookbooks,lol.

I just re-watched The Emperers New Groove.

I do not know why that movie is so underappreciated. I think it's SUCH a nice way to spend a couple of hours. :)

[Coffeehouse]

I saw the Happening (my first movie in like... forever!) and it was weird. But worth the ticket.

[Freeflying]

The Ring 2 - to follow on from The Ring 1. Can still sleep at night so it didnt scare me too much!

[tolkienfan]

I'm going to see Wall-E this afternoon! :D

[Gwaimir Windgem]

I saw it Saturday night. AWESOME! :D Wasn't too keen on the short in front, but the movie itself was sooooo much fun. I loved it! :)

[Mari]

Saw Mad Money just now. It was pretty okay! :)

[Gwaimir Windgem]

An exclamation point and a smiley seem a bit enthusiastic for "pretty okay". ;)

[Mari]

Well, it wasn't the greatest film ever and it wasn't a "I couldn't stop laughing" sort of comedy but it was very enjoyable and feel good.
So when I say 'pretty okay!' "believe my feelings to be stronger than that". :)

[Acalewia]

I liked Nancy Drew, too...made me drag out some old cookbooks,lol.

I just re-watched The Emperers New Groove.

I do not know why that movie is so underappreciated. I think it's SUCH a nice way to spend a couple of hours. :)
That movie is one of the funniest cartoons I've seen.

Saw I Am Legend~ pretty good. Sad and funny at the same time.
Like when he had to kill his dog. :( And in another scene when he was quoting Shrek

[Acalewia]

The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising -- Pretty good. Apparently it's based off a book. I've never read the book, so I don't know how close it is to it, but I would have liked it if the battle between Light and Dark had lasted a little longer. It would have been nice if it was more of a struggle. Maybe it was supposed to be so short because he had been "battling" the dark throughout, but the actual battle was really short. It was a little scary for a PG movie (like for younger kids), but I don't think it's really scary enough to be PG-13, so I guess PG is a good rating for it.

I agree. BTW, I just finished watching it. Pretty good imo

[Butterbeer]

the dark is rising? based on the Susan cooper series?

If so i re-read that (well part of it, last christmas, on a wintry day when i was in a converted barn very near where it is set :)

i'd like to see that i guess if it is the same... i assume it is


well, anyway, by a freak of chance ansd me having some unexpected time to kill and being bty a cinema...i only went and saw Prince caspian...

bearing in mind how utterly bad i thought the LTW&TW was... :eek::eek:

er, i actually rather enjoyed it... :p

well..whaddya know huh?

best BB

[Rosie Gamgee]

I saw Wall*E the other day. Brilliant. I loved it!

Anyone seen Hancock? I wanted to go and see it, but....

[Nerdanel]

I watched Ghost in the shell last night.. It's as good every time.

[b.banner]

i just saw Hancock

[Acalewia]

Hellboy II~ Awesome! Great story! Great action sequences. Did I mention it was awesome? :D

[Mari]

Mamma Mia. Great fun ^_^

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen... :p

[Thain Peregrin Took I]

i just saw Hancock
Me too! I liked it because it was a different superhero movie (plus, I like superhero/action movies to begin with. :D). It was sorta strange, but overall, I liked it. :)

[Mari]

Dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen... :p

I have a dream~ ;)
I had seen the musical, but this was really very much like the musical. Only better visible... (wearing glasses remember? I really need them and even with them I only see half as much as I want to see sometimes. Though at other times not seeing very well suits me just fine :p)

[hectorberlioz]

Just watched two Batman movies in preparation for The Dark Knight.

First, Batman Forever was pathetic:p. Second, Batman Begins is outta of this world awesome! :D *dork laugh*

[Mari]

Batman Forever was quite fun IMO. BB is far more serious. And has a thought out plot, unlike BF ;)

[Mari]

Saw: 'The Englishman who went up a hill, but came down a mountain' with Hugh Grant and after that 'My house in Umbria' with Maggie Smith.
I loved the first one as always, but the second one was a bit odd. Not worth a rewatch, but not bad either. Mrs. Delahunty is an interesting person.

[Acalewia]

Just watched two Batman movies in preparation for The Dark Knight.

First, Batman Forever was pathetic:p. Second, Batman Begins is outta of this world awesome! :D *dork laugh*
BB was awesome compaired to the movies before it. And I mean all of them
Saw: 'The Englishman who went up a hill, but came down a mountain' with Hugh Grant and after that 'My house in Umbria' with Maggie Smith.
I loved the first one as always, but the second one was a bit odd. Not worth a rewatch, but not bad either. Mrs. Delahunty is an interesting person.
Whoa! What a name! I think I've heard of it, but I don't think I've watched it.

[hectorberlioz]

I just saw The Dark Knight (Batman, for those of you who don't know;)). So freaking good!!! :D

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Eoh. Mai. Hagowd. Dark Knight. Is. Incredible.

[Mari]

Acally, it's great. If you can get your hands on it, watch it :D
Colm Meany is great in it. (Yes, that is Miles O'Brien from Star Trek :p)

[Tessar]

I just saw the first half or so of La Vi En Rose, about Edith Piaf's life.

What a horrible movie. At least what I saw, about the first 45 minutes is nothing but dirty women getting drunk and screaming loudly when bad things happen. I got extremely bored and tired of it, so I finally just got up and left.

I could've handled it except that they were constantly drunk or high and staggering around ineffectually, and I absolutely can't stand being around druggies or drunk people.

[b.banner]

i just saw The Dark Knight and i loved it!!!!!

[Rosie Gamgee]

I just saw The Dark Knight (Batman, for those of you who don't know;)). So freaking good!!! :D

Saw it yesterday. Amazing. I think I liked it better than the first. And Heath Ledger was brilliant, I will admit.

[Acalewia]

I just saw The Dark Knight (Batman, for those of you who don't know;)). So freaking good!!! :D

My dad saw it yesterday and said it was great.

[hectorberlioz]

Saw it yesterday. Amazing. I think I liked it better than the first. And Heath Ledger was brilliant, I will admit.

My dad saw it yesterday and said it was great.

Heath Ledger was so good as the Joker. Or SO BAD, I should say;). Oscar-worthy? Absolutely. It's a lot more colorful and edgy acting than most of the oscar-winners ever do.

Rosie, glad you saw it so promptly:D. Acally, you MUST see it!

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Oh, yeah. I was saying that on Saturday, already. I'll bet that he wins the Oscar. It almost seems impossible for him to NOT do so, even not considering how well he acts.

And he acts brilliantly. Superbly. There is not a second in the movie when you look at him and say "That's Heath Ledger under the makeup". Because it isn't. It's the Joker. Most definitely the best performance since La Vie en Rose. Maybe even better. It could be the best since Amelie.

[hectorberlioz]

Oh, yeah. I was saying that on Saturday, already. I'll bet that he wins the Oscar. It almost seems impossible for him to NOT do so, even not considering how well he acts.

And he acts brilliantly. Superbly. There is not a second in the movie when you look at him and say "That's Heath Ledger under the makeup". Because it isn't. It's the Joker. Most definitely the best performance since La Vie en Rose. Maybe even better. It could be the best since Amelie.

So those two frenchie films are in the same line as The Dark Knight, in your opinion?:p

Actually we have two French movies (that are actually rated PG, if you can believe it). One is Jean de Florette, and it's sequel: Manon of the Spring. I've been meaning to get to them...perhaps tonight.

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Clearly no, but Heath Ledger's performance is of the same caliber as the performances of Marion Cotillard and Audrey Tautou.

[Acalewia]

Heath Ledger was so good as the Joker. Or SO BAD, I should say;). Oscar-worthy? Absolutely. It's a lot more colorful and edgy acting than most of the oscar-winners ever do.

Rosie, glad you saw it so promptly:D. Acally, you MUST see it!

I'm off on Sunday. I plan on seeing it then. I'll give my review then ;)

[Thain Peregrin Took I]

Oh my gosh I hate all you people! I'm dying to see The Dark Knight! I will seriously kill my friends if they want to see Mamma Mia! instead when we go to see a movie. I don't care if Mamma Mia! turns out to be a fabulous movie, I need to see The Dark Knight.

...


I'm good now. :D


That was a lot of italics... :D :p

[Mari]

Mamma Mia is fun too! ^_^

[sun-star]

So those two frenchie films are in the same line as The Dark Knight, in your opinion?:p

Actually we have two French movies (that are actually rated PG, if you can believe it). One is Jean de Florette, and it's sequel: Manon of the Spring. I've been meaning to get to them...perhaps tonight.

My dad loves those films! Tell me what you think of them...

[Willow Oran]

Ended up seeing The Dark Knight twice in 48 hours. My brain is going to be set to Batman for the next few weeks. Love.:D

[orithil]

I have just come back from seeing the Dark Knight and I was completely blown away especially by Heath Ledger. The joker stole the show and he definatlely should be nominated for a posthumus oscar.

[hectorberlioz]

Oh yes, Orithil. He definitely stole the show. I'm glad you also liked it!

Btw, another guy who took a good piece of the show was Gary Oldman as Commissioner Gordon.

[The last sane person]

So, when does Batman actually get to take a piece? :D

I'm going to see it tommorow maybe; whenever I get the time and it's not sold out.

[Gwaimir Windgem]

I have just come back from seeing the Dark Knight and I was completely blown away especially by Heath Ledger. The joker stole the show and he definatlely should be nominated for a posthumus oscar.

Not only should he be nominated, he should win.

[GrayMouser]

Acally, it's great. If you can get your hands on it, watch it :D
Colm Meany is great in it. (Yes, that is Miles O'Brien from Star Trek :p)

Yes, wonderful flick. I had a Welsh aunt, and I just love the accent (listening to Catherine Zeta-Jones in an interview made me hate Michael Douglas even more, which I didn't think posible)

Actually we have two French movies (that are actually rated PG, if you can believe it). One is Jean de Florette, and it's sequel: Manon of the Spring. I've been meaning to get to them...perhaps tonight.

Fantastic, the pair of them.

Saw "Walk Hard" last night- spoof on music bio-pics like "Ray" and "Walk the Line", but done in a (mostly) affectionate manner- though the parodies of 60s Dylan lyrics were hilarious. Good, but not great - 3.5 out of 5

[Acalewia]

The Dark Knight was out of this world! The story was great, the lines well delivered and the acting wonderful. Heath Ledger's The Joker had some of the best lines IMO. And I really believed it when Gordon was "shot and killed" protecting the mayor. Surprised the hell out of me when he showed up and saved Batman when he knocked himself out

The emotional acting from Christian Bale and Aaron Eckhart was great. And I couldn't help but say "wow" at Ledger's acting. Very dark and a bit on the creepy side.

I hope they end up nominating Ledger and I think a win would be great, but Hollywood is really reluctant to give Oscars to the dead.

10 out of 10

[Rosie Gamgee]

Are you kidding? The very fact that he died is the reason he'll get the Oscar.
Here's my opinion: Ledger definitely deserves the nomination. I don't know who else will be nominated, so I can't say absolutely that he deserves the actual statue.
I thought it was an amazing performance, but considering the genre (sci-fi/comicbook), it wouldn't have been likely to even get a nod from the Powers that Be in Hollywood if Ledger hadn't died tragically before we got to see it.
I think that the man would have eventually won at least one Oscar. He'd always had that potential. I think that for that reason--that he's dead and will not get a chance in the future to act in a typically-selected-by-the-Academy movie (drama, historical, controversial)--he will almost certainly get the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor this season.

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Hey, he had Brokeback. That' Oscar material, if anything ever was. ;)

[Meriadoc Brandybuck]

Dark Knight. Wow. Dark, depressing, good. And WHAT? THEY KILLED RACHEL? AAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHH!:(

[Acalewia]

Are you kidding? The very fact that he died is the reason he'll get the Oscar.
Here's my opinion: Ledger definitely deserves the nomination. I don't know who else will be nominated, so I can't say absolutely that he deserves the actual statue.
I thought it was an amazing performance, but considering the genre (sci-fi/comicbook), it wouldn't have been likely to even get a nod from the Powers that Be in Hollywood if Ledger hadn't died tragically before we got to see it.
I think that the man would have eventually won at least one Oscar. He'd always had that potential. I think that for that reason--that he's dead and will not get a chance in the future to act in a typically-selected-by-the-Academy movie (drama, historical, controversial)--he will almost certainly get the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor this season.

You've got a really strong point. I , too think he deserves the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. Several people have recieved the nod after their deaths and only one has won. The name and year escapes me at the moment. But because he died before he and we got to see the final product is an even better reason for him to get the award.

Johnny Cash swept the award board at the Country Music Assosation's awards after his death, so I really think Ledger had a great chance at winning the award he deserves. He was a talented young man with a long career in store for him. Of the movies I've seen with him in (The Patriot, A Knight's Tale, Brothers Grimm) he had a talent of getting into character and making him his own.

[Acalewia]

Dark Knight. Wow. Dark, depressing, good. And WHAT? THEY KILLED RACHEL? AAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHH!:(

My exact reaction was "NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!" followed by some not so family friendly words

[hectorberlioz]

Dark Knight. Wow. Dark, depressing, good. And ....:(
*comforts* It's Ok.


Question for those who have seen the film:

Was Maggie Gyllenhaal as good, better, or not as good as Katie Holmes? CLICK HERE TO VOTE (http://entmootpolitics.blogspot.com/)

[Meriadoc Brandybuck]

My exact reaction was "NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!" followed by some not so family friendly words
Stupid Joker goes off and kills pretty much the only important female character in the whole film...:mad:
*comforts* It's Ok.


Question for those who have seen the film:

Was Maggie Gyllenhaal as good, better, or not as good as Katie Holmes? CLICK HERE TO VOTE (http://entmootpolitics.blogspot.com/)
Psh, by far better. (I voted. :D)

[Acalewia]

Stupid Joker goes off and kills pretty much the only important female character in the whole film...:mad:

The only female Bruce really cared about. To make it worst, Joker told him she would be at this address and as Batman races to save her, turns out she's at the other address and he ends up saving Harvey.


I know this is way early to be asking this but... any ideas on who will be the villains in the next one? :D Had to say it!

[hectorberlioz]

I'm hoping they keep the next big villains in the storage box for #4. In the third film they should introduce The Ventriloquist, who has been the scariest villain as far as I'm concerned (though Ledger's performance makes The Joker that much more creepy).

No Riddler for now, please...or Catwoman. I'd like them to open up some of the lesser-known (to movie audiences) villains. Heck, I'd be willing to see a Rhas Al Ghul return.

And Acally, while Rachel (invented for the movies) is the only woman Bruce Wayne ever cared for, the only woman Batman ever cared for is Talia Al'Ghul ;).

[The last sane person]

Adds her voice to the chorus of NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!'s already said. Oh well, this opens up space for Talia

Oh well, they'll come up with something, I'm sure.

[The Sasquatch of Fangorn]

I know this is way early to be asking this but... any ideas on who will be the villains in the next one? :D Had to say it!

Two-face. I haven't seen the movie yet, but that's my guess.

[Meriadoc Brandybuck]

Two-face. I haven't seen the movie yet, but that's my guess.
Yup. The guy who played him wants to come back. Even though he's supposed to be dead...

[Nerdanel]

One, two, Freddy's coming for you
Three, four, better lock your door
Five, six, grab a crucifix
Seven, eight, better stay up late
Nine, ten, never sleep again!

Yeah.. 8D The Finnish Film Archive (Suomen elokuva-arkisto, http://www.sea.fi) shows old movies for 4€ in an old theatre. Been there to watch Transamerica and, yesterday, A Nightmare on Elm Street (I'm your boyfriend now!). Next week it's time for Dogville, after that, we'll see what's on. It's a jewel in this town. :) )

[Acalewia]

I'm hoping they keep the next big villains in the storage box for #4. In the third film they should introduce The Ventriloquist, who has been the scariest villain as far as I'm concerned (though Ledger's performance makes The Joker that much more creepy).

No Riddler for now, please...or Catwoman. I'd like them to open up some of the lesser-known (to movie audiences) villains. Heck, I'd be willing to see a Rhas Al Ghul return.

And Acally, while Rachel (invented for the movies) is the only woman Bruce Wayne ever cared for, the only woman Batman ever cared for is Talia Al'Ghul ;).

The lesser known ones would be awesome.

Um, who was Talia Al'Ghul? *feels dumb for asking this* I love Batman but my dad wouldn't let me touch his comics

[hectorberlioz]

Talia is the daughter of Rhas Al'Ghul. You need to check out some volumes of the Batman: The Animated Series on dvd;). Quite good.

[Thain Peregrin Took I]

Saw Mamma Mia! with some of my friends yesterday. It was... unique and kinda corny, but it was still pretty good, actually.

I guess this might not be a spoiler, but just in case...
I hated the part at the very end where everyone was dancing in spandex suits. Especially Sky in his pink/purple deep-vee suit. *shudders* I wasn't the onjly one disturbed by it, my friends were too.

[hectorberlioz]

Hey folks, if you've seen the new Batman movie, don't forget my new poll, the link of which is in my signature....

[Mari]

I guess this might not be a spoiler, but just in case...
I hated the part at the very end where everyone was dancing in spandex suits. Especially Sky in his pink/purple deep-vee suit. *shudders* I wasn't the onjly one disturbed by it, my friends were too.

Hehe, that was meant as making fun of the clothes they wore when Abba was big. Just look at a few pictures of Abba from back then ;)
I thought it was hilarious, though indeed slightly disturbing. :D

[Acalewia]

Nauti was right about Dragon Wars. It was corny and really didn't have a point but to display how stupid people are. "Let;s run into the long dark cave and see if our AK47's can hurt the giant snake and maybe it won't eat us!"

And the creatures were so stupid looking they were comical. I'm really glad I didn't spend the $7 to see it in theatres



Rumor has it Batman's next foe is Riddler

And it has passed the $400 mil mark

[hectorberlioz]

Folks, The Dark Knight is now the #3 top-grossing movie in American film history. It is coming very near to beating Star Wars (1977).

[The Sasquatch of Fangorn]

I just saw The Dark Knight for my birthday.........wow.

[hectorberlioz]

It was great wasn't it, Sas? :D I'm gonna try to see it again this coming Saturday.

[Thain Peregrin Took I]

The Mummy - Really great and funny! I want to see the other Mummy movies!

The Prestige - It was confusing because of the flashbacks/flashforwards, and it was just weird near the end, but overall it was pretty good.

[Arien the Maia]

I saw The Other Boleyn Girl a few weeks ago.. It was pretty good. It followed the book ok and I loved Natalie Portman in it. Eric Bana was also good...

[The Sasquatch of Fangorn]

Just saw "The Terminal" with Tom Hanks. Pretty good.

[Mari]

I love that film. :)
Especially the fountain he makes. It's so pretty!

[Thain Peregrin Took I]

The Bourne Supremacy - Really good. Great action sequences.

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor - So good! There were some funny parts in it, like the first Mummy movie, too. Now I just need to see the second one...

[GrayMouser]

Sleuth - the 2007 version with Michael Caine and Jude Law.

Absolute crap.

(Disclaimer- saw the original Anthony Shaeffer production in the West End in 1972- just had to drop that in :D )

The 1972 version, with Michael Caine in the Jude Law role and Lawrence Olivier in the Michael Caine role was great, and the new one opened quite well. After about twenty minutes- in the first big confrontation scene- it went off the rails, and continued to go downhill, substituting a silly homoerotic theme for the clever and vicious mind games of the original. Two thumbs down.

[Freeflying]

I watched Taking Lives last night and it really is a terrible terrible film. It is almost funny because it is so bad! (http://spiele.hitmeister.de/meine-tierklinik-in-afrika-389291/) Not reccommended!

[The last sane person]

Saw Tropic Thunder.

Some gag moments were funny, but certainly not the best comedy of 08.

[hectorberlioz]

The Queen, with Helen Mirren as HRH Elizabeth II. GREAT movie. If you haven't seen this movie, you really need to. Wonderful. And what I really liked was the absence of crappy melodramatic hyped dialogue. This movie is as real as you could wish for in a cinematic masterpiece. And masterpiece it is!

Also: only one F-bomb and a few Ds. Otherwise, completely clean! Amazing feat for a Miramax film.

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Sleuth - the 2007 version with Michael Caine and Jude Law.

Absolute crap.

(Disclaimer- saw the original Anthony Shaeffer production in the West End in 1972- just had to drop that in :D )

The 1972 version, with Michael Caine in the Jude Law role and Lawrence Olivier in the Michael Caine role was great, and the new one opened quite well. After about twenty minutes- in the first big confrontation scene- it went off the rails, and continued to go downhill, substituting a silly homoerotic theme for the clever and vicious mind games of the original. Two thumbs down.

I came in part way through it a couple of weeks ago, and I actually thought it was really good. Then again, I didn't see the first one, so maybe you're just spoiled. :p

Hector, I do believe you mean "HM Elizabeth II", not "HRH". Get your royals straight, man! :p

[hectorberlioz]

Hector, I do believe you mean "HM Elizabeth II", not "HRH". Get your royals straight, man! :p

It can't work for both. Her Royal Highness? I do remember in the film saying Diana was "no longer an HRH."

Anyways, mr. snooty pants ;), I have a review of Brideshead for you here: http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/015/442efusc.asp

(spoilers, though it might not mean much since you know the book.)

[b.banner]

Flags of Our Fathers- it was great and well put together

Smart People- Ellen Page is always good and i loved Thomas Haden Church and Dennis Quaid very funny

Batman Gotham Knight- Interestin art for each episode but i thought the stories got better towards the end

[hectorberlioz]

Flags Of Our Fathers. Very good movie, very sad and touching.

[Gwaimir Windgem]

It can't work for both. Her Royal Highness? I do remember in the film saying Diana was "no longer an HRH."

King and Queen = HM. Other royals = HRH. Monarchists tend to pick up random tidbits like this. :p

Anyways, mr. snooty pants ;), I have a review of Brideshead for you here: http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/015/442efusc.asp

(spoilers, though it might not mean much since you know the book.)

Ironic that the review is called "Waugh contra mundum". I saw the film last night, and there was precious little Waugh there. The iconography was present (diamond studded tortoises, skulls, teddy bears named Aloysius, Nanny Hawkins, Antoine), but the form had no content beneath it. It astoundingly turned the book all the way around, upside down, and inside out, the opposite in every way, but still called itself by the same name.

I didn't really see any hints of incest between Sebastian and Julia; this is simply a rumour perpetrated by outraged purists, I feel.

The article doesn't really say much about the movie, though. It's mostly an indictment of Waugh. As far as I can tell, the greatest crime is that it is a novel without a Father Brown, without a terribly clever religious figure spouting philosophical and metaphysical paradoxes which instantly convert the most hardened of criminals, and that the attempts the characters make at apologetics are clumsy. Well, if you want a Chesterton fairy tale, have your Fr. Brown. I'll take my flawed Flytes over him any day.

[hectorberlioz]

Hey, don't unload on me. I didn't write the review :p. I haven't even read the book (or watch any dramatization.)

I just know you love the book ;).

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Well, then READ IT, you git! :p Surely there's a library you can access, or you can get it very cheap on ebay. :p I can't believe GMouser and I are the only one's who've read it; such a popular book, for those who's literary tastes rest a few notches above Anita Blake.

[hectorberlioz]

As Piglet would say, "I wish I could, but I can't!"

I just stacked myself a tower of must-reads-by-next-summer. Les Miserables. Tale of Two Cities. Pickwick Papers. Dorothy L Sayers.

Have you finished War & Peace yet? Did you make through the Second Epilogue without crying out all the boredom within you? :p

[Grey_Wolf]

Saw Cloverfield - ABSOLUTE crap! all the time swishing around with handycams and cellphone vidcams. BLAAAAAAAAAAAAEEEEEEEEEEEEH! :(

[Acalewia]

Saw Cloverfield - ABSOLUTE crap! all the time swishing around with handycams and cellphone vidcams. BLAAAAAAAAAAAAEEEEEEEEEEEEH! :(
If you hated that, I really don't recomend this upcoming movie about people trapped in an apartment building with some sort of creature that I'm sure picks them off one by one. The whole time a reporter and her cameraman are filming everything that's going on. The trailer was a real turn off. I really hate movies that look like they were filmed with a HandyCam.

Death Race was awesome! One of the best race movies I've seen

[Grey_Wolf]

Thanks for the warning, Acally!:)

[Gwaimir Windgem]

As Piglet would say, "I wish I could, but I can't!"

I just stacked myself a tower of must-reads-by-next-summer. Les Miserables. Tale of Two Cities. Pickwick Papers. Dorothy L Sayers.

Have you finished War & Peace yet? Did you make through the Second Epilogue without crying out all the boredom within you? :p

That's like a mole-hill of must-reads by early November that you describe there. :p

Yes, I finished it yesterday. Took a hell of a long time to plow through that blasted second epilogue (or, in my edition, Epilogue: Part Two), though. Unggghhhh....so repetitive.... That said, the book is just magnificent. I already plan on definitely re-reading it within the next ten years, probably within the next five.

[hectorberlioz]

If I read it again, you can bet your penny whistle that I'm not reading the second epilogue.

I am interested in seeing how bad the movie version is, though [Thread Subject Injection/]

[Gwaimir Windgem]

I hear the Italian/American (Audrey Hepburn) version was dreadful, and the Russian version spectacular. I tend to dislike Soviet films, though, so I don't know how I'd feel about it.

The 17-hour miniseries with Anthony Hopkins as Pierre intrigues me. :eek:

[hectorberlioz]

It probably is, afterall how good can you do with one of the best and largest novels ever written with only three hours film time? And yeah, definitely mis-cast. But still, it could have charm ;).

17-hour miniseries!? Holy smokes. That could be comprehensive indeed, though perhaps not of the highest quality (Hopkins=bleh).

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Um...Anthony Hopkins is a really good actor.

[hectorberlioz]

He's not bad. Just horribly overrated. And in a Russian setting? At least Hepburn fits somewhat.

[Acalewia]

Thanks for the warning, Acally!:)

No problem, Doc. I just hope my Fiance doesn't drag me to it.

[Grey_Wolf]

No problem, Doc. I just hope my Fiance doesn't drag me to it.


Indeed - not to be recommended. ;)

[Gwaimir Windgem]

He's not bad. Just horribly overrated. And in a Russian setting? At least Hepburn fits somewhat.

No, you are (apparently) horribly under-appreciative. What's you're idea of a good actor? Harrison Ford? :p

[hectorberlioz]

You obviously lump all actors into the same category ;). Harrison Ford is COOL actor, a good B-movie actor action-hero. He's never been one for the Oscar-material movies, except for Witness, or Mosquito Coast (which were OK movies).

Nobody argues Harrison Ford is a "serious" actor. Anthony Hopkins almost always does Oscar-material movies, and critics always praise him to the sky.

As I say, overrated :p.

my idea of good actors: Ralph Fiennes, Alec Guinness, heck Matt Damon is pretty good too, even though I dislike him ;).

[Rosie Gamgee]

Nobody argues Harrison Ford is a "serious" actor.
What does this mean, "serious actor"? Is he humourless? Does he doggedly pursue the challenges of his vocation?

Anthony Hopkins almost always does Oscar-material movies, and critics always praise him to the sky.
I.... beg to differ. I have seen Anthony Hopkins in a number of movies that I would not rate as Oscar-material (try Mission Impossible 2, and The Mask of Zorro for instance), and I contend that Anthony Hopkins makes movies Oscar-material. Take Fracture, for instance. That, in the hands of another lead, could have been nothing more than a lame teen-thriller. But he made it something great to watch. Hopkins is one of those actors that draws a movie up just because he's in it. He pulls his co-stars up to a different level of acting, raising the bar on whatever film he is involved with. And it's not that he's well-liked, either (I can't say Anthony Hopkins is on my top-ten-favourite-actors list), it's just that he's that good.

my idea of good actors: Ralph Fiennes, Alec Guinness, heck Matt Damon is pretty good too, even though I dislike him ;).
Alec Guinness isn't overrated?? *blank stare* Oh...

[Gwaimir Windgem]

You obviously lump all actors into the same category ;). Harrison Ford is COOL actor, a good B-movie actor action-hero.

See, "B-movie" and "good" don't go together too well. "Action-hero" also has minor compatibility issues.

As I say, overrated :p.

As Ms. Gamgee points out, Anthony Hopkins regularly raises mediocre movies to a higher level. I mean, there's only so much you can do with Zorro, but the number of times I've seen a movie that clearly would have been quite bad without Anthony Hopkins, but his presence and acting skill bring it up, and even the other actors do better than they normally do.

I haven't seen Fracture, though I want to (because it has Vivica Genaux in it! :D).

my idea of good actors: Ralph Fiennes, Alec Guinness, heck Matt Damon is pretty good too, even though I dislike him ;).

Don't know Fiennes. Guinness is good, I grant readily. Damon is not.

[BeardofPants]

'Tis subjective. Ye can argue 'til yer blue in the face about this. Oh, and FYI, Harrison Ford is a good actor. :p

[Gwaimir Windgem]

See, this is where we disagree. I believe that art and beauty are too important to leave them in the subjective realm.

Also about Harrison Ford. :p

[BeardofPants]

I am beginning to think you are a snob, Gwaimir Windgem. Does an actor have to be limited to a period-piece to be considered 'good' on your sliding scale? An actor can't be "good" in sci-fi and/or action genres? [/serious question]

[Mari]

BoP! You are here! Happy to see you again. ^_^

[Gwaimir Windgem]

I am beginning to think you are a snob, Gwaimir Windgem. Does an actor have to be limited to a period-piece to be considered 'good' on your sliding scale? An actor can't be "good" in sci-fi and/or action genres? [/serious question]

Nope. Andreas Katsulas and Peter Jurasik from Babylon 5 are two actors who I think gave simply sterling performances in the sci-fi genre as G'kar and Londo Mollari, respectively. Peter Jurasik especially. Londo is probably the most interesting character I've seen in a television series, and he brings him to life with superb skill.

Heath Ledger was knock-out incredible as the Joker. I don't think there's been such a good performance for quite some time.

Now, to be honest, I don't watch that many sci-fi and/or action movies, so these are the only ones in those genres that spring to mind, though I'm sure there are a number of others who are very good actors. Bruce Willis, actually, I would call a good actor, as well.

I just posted a while ago that I quite liked the new Sleuth; this was primarily because Michael Caine and Jude Law (especially Caine, but both of them) gave simply incredible performances. This is a thriller we're talking about here; not exactly at the level of "period piece".

Another actor I think is really good is Johnny Depp. His characterisations are consistently spot on, and he saved Once Upon a Time in Mexico, much as Anthony Hopkins saves films.

So, unless Babylon 5, Batman, thrillers, and Johnny Depp are your ideas of "snob" material, the answer would be "no".

And by the way, I don't like a lot of period pieces. They tend to be sentimental and just portray an idealised, villified, or modernised version of their period, and spend too much time focusing on the period than on the characters. There are some exceptions, but by and large, they tend to be along those lines.

[hectorberlioz]

I have two words, Gwai: dunce cap. :p

[Acalewia]

If we are going to stay on the topic of great actors, I'm going to throw in Doug Jones.

He is one of the greatest character actors I've seen. He's spent his entire career under heavy prosthics and makeup, thus the need to be highly talented. Some of the most talked about of his performances were in Hocas Pocas and Pan's Labyrinth. In Hocas Pocas, he played the Zombie that sproated off Shakespeare after undoing the bindings on his lips. In PL, he recieved rave reviews as El Fauno and The Pale Man. And trust me, the Pale Man just about made me not want to go to sleep. In the movies I've seen of him, a majority have used someone else's voice (Rise of the Silver Surfer, The first Hellboy movie just to name a couple). And he can be ubercreepy when he wants. (Fear Itself's "Skin & Bones" anyone)

[shesabrandybuck]

Anyone seen I'm Not There? The film where various actors show the different lives of Bob Dylan? It was fabulous.

[Jonathan]

Wall-E is such a cute film. I guarantee you'll feel good and happy after you've seen it :)

[Rosie Gamgee]

Flawless. Amazing film. Very understated, but very amazing. Michael Caine and Demi Moore give great performances; the movie has you on the edge of your seat without special effects, car chases, and or excessive gun-waving. Amazing movie.

[Gwaimir Windgem]

Anyone seen I'm Not There? The film where various actors show the different lives of Bob Dylan? It was fabulous.

No, but I want to. I'm particularly intrigued by the fact that Cate Blanchett is said to be the most like him.

[Thain Peregrin Took I]

The Mummy Returns - Not as good as the first or third one, in my opinion, but still good.

[Acalewia]

The Other Boylen Girl~ Very good. Lot of coniving. Very good period piece.

[b.banner]

The Sandlot- Great childhood memories of watching this when i was 4
Finding Brendan- an interesting movie with Adam Brody

[Mari]

Acally, what did you like about it? I've heard so many people say it was good, but I really thought it sucked. :(

[Acalewia]

Acally, what did you like about it? I've heard so many people say it was good, but I really thought it sucked. :(
The acting was great, imo. It's really not that different from RL people I know, minus the bedding of a king.

Actually, Henry, Anne and Elizabeth intrgue me. It's such a violent time period and you really don't see many movies that don't sugarcoat stuff. Mrs. Boylen actually made the comment that it costs a fortune for a royal visit and it was money they couldn't afford. Stuff like that most movies don't mention. I was impressed with the film.

[Mari]

I saw Chocolate. Or actually, I only saw the first half since my stupid DVD-player started choking on it.
Anyway, I read the book first and I must say that I am horrified. Absolutely horrified! What did they do to the book? Is it just the title that's the same and by accident also some of the names of the characters or what? :eek:

[Earniel]

Just saw Hellboy. Much more fun that I expected, quite a good movie actually. If the second one lives up to the expectation I may decide to buy them both on DVD.

Taped Batman Begins last week to watch next. Am curious.

[Goldberry1]

I saw "Burn After Reading" this past weekend. I enjoyed it, and it was definitely funny, but as with most other Coen brothers' films I left with a bit of a feeling of, "so what did it all mean?"

Which I guess can be a good or bad thing, depending on how you look at it.

Also, from the moment she appeared onscreen, I could not look at Frances McDormand without being reminded of Johnny Depp in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

[Mari]

Oh my goodness... What in the world did I just watch?!? :eek:
Really, I mean WHAT!? o_O
*saw Little Miss Sunshine and is now at the stage of disbelief*

[Goldberry1]

Oh my goodness... What in the world did I just watch?!? :eek:
Really, I mean WHAT!? o_O
*saw Little Miss Sunshine and is now at the stage of disbelief*

I love Little Miss Sunshine! It doesn't really stand up to repeat viewings, unless you watch it again with a crowd of people who haven't seen it yet. :D

[Empress_Flynn]

I just saw Alien for the first time...

It left me with a lot of questions.

[GrayMouser]

I love Little Miss Sunshine! It doesn't really stand up to repeat viewings, unless you watch it again with a crowd of people who haven't seen it yet. :D

Yeah, it was very good.

Of course, if you just walked into it based on the title, it might have been a shock!

[GrayMouser]

I just saw Alien for the first time...

It left me with a lot of questions.

Like what?

Aliens (the second one) is even better, but with a different mood- more action/adventure than horror

3- not good
4- terrible

[Empress_Flynn]

Like what?

Aliens (the second one) is even better, but with a different mood- more action/adventure than horror

3- not good
4- terrible

*possible spoilers for some*






Like.... what did the alien do with Dallas and Brett when it just killed the other people and left their corpses there? What made Ash "malfunction" and start spewing what can only be described as "robot milk"? How the hell did the alien grow up so quickly? Why was the alien reproductive process so unnecessarily complicated in the first place?

But I was very glad the cat survived...

[Goldberry1]

I saw Eagle Eye last night. It was not good. It seemed somewhat promising until it devolved into the cliche "a computer with artificial intelligence has become self-aware and is controlling everything is plotting to take down the government."

Though there were some unintentionally hilarious moments.

[b.banner]

Once Upon A Time In The West i love westerns!

[Mari]

Yeah, it was very good.

Of course, if you just walked into it based on the title, it might have been a shock!
I did just that... >_<

Tonight I watched "The Lady and the Highwayman" with Hugh Grant. It was hilarious: the acting was bad, the story was terrible and the music was brilliant in its accompaniment.
The costumes looked very good though. Very pretsy, me likes. *drools at the thought of those dresses*

[Rían]

Just rented "Miss Pettigrew lives for a day" - very cute! Francis McDormand's expressions are just hilarious in the first (very long and extended) scene - from complete incompetence and resignation to "hey, I'm not so bad at this" to "I rock!" Goofy, fun movie, and some good old-fashioned romantic ideals at the end. Very worth renting for a run, relaxing evening. And the music is really fun!