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| Topic: What Movies Have You Recently Seen? - part 2 | |
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I saw Sanctum in 3D over the weekend. I was surprised, it was boring. You think everything is boring. haha I don't think Rocky is boring.  Touche' |
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The American Nightmare 2000- a very interesting documentary, that looks at some of the films of George Romero, John Carpenter, Wes Craven, and David Cronenberg, and how everything that was going on in the 60's and 70's influenced their work, and how their films reflected what was happening at the time.
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Watched the new A-Team last night and laughed my butt off. I thought it was great and much fun.
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Mad Ron's Previews From Hell- One of the trailer compilation tapes that came out in the 80's. These compilations were about the only way back then to be able to see horror trailers which helped in discovering films I'd hadn't heard of. But this was awful, the filler footage which had a ventriloquist and his zombie-dummy were extremely unfunny, and the trailers were the same trailers already available in earlier compilations.
Re watch: My Bloody Valentine 3D- One of the better slasher remakes. Takes great advantage of 3D. |
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Saw The King's Speech and liked it
Saw Just Go With It and laughed my butt off. Dave Matthews.... LMAO!!! |
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Edited by
red_lace
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Wed 03/02/11 05:20 AM
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I Am Number Four
(IMDb)John is an extraordinary teen, masking his true identity and passing as a typical high school student to elude a deadly enemy seeking to destroy him. Three like him have already been killed ... he is Number Four. Based on the NY Times best-selling novel by "Pittacus Lore" (an alias for the memoir-fabricating James Frey and Jobie Hughes), I Am Four kicks off the cinematic proceedings with an intense and creepy jungle chase scene and an intriguing - albeit fairly unoriginal - concept. The planet Lorien (COUGH krypton COUGH) was destroyed, and nine of its alien children were sent to earth. Why earth? Who knows. Perhaps earth's atmosphere is the most similar to Lorien's? A race of 7-foot tall humanoids called the Mogadorians are hunting down the children one at a time. Why? Beats me. Because we wouldn't have a story otherwise, I suppose. All we're really told is "they're a race who chooses to decimate rather than colonize." So be it. Anyway, due to some sort of spell the Mogadorians are forced to kill the nine remaining Lorien kids in the proper order. Who established the order and how? No idea. Wouldn't you be pretty ticked off if you were Number One and became aware that you were chosen to be killed first? Perhaps the numbering system is completely random. Otherwise, that's a pretty jacked up system. "Hmm, little Billy seems to be a little slow upstairs, and that lisp sure ain't doin' him any favors. Let's make him Number One." Regardless, numbers one to three are now dead, so the story focuses on Number Four. Dialogue is weak, character development is practically non-existent, and the underdeveloped backstory creates too many questions that lead to frustration rather than intrigue. Granted, this is an origin story that's specifically designed to kick-start a franchise, but a little more self-containment would have been appreciated. One of the film's biggest transgressions is the misuse of Timothy Olyphant as Henri. His role is more of a babysitter for Number Four than a warrior/guardian who dispenses valuable training and wisdom. |
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I Am Number Four (IMDb)John is an extraordinary teen, masking his true identity and passing as a typical high school student to elude a deadly enemy seeking to destroy him. Three like him have already been killed ... he is Number Four. Based on the NY Times best-selling novel by "Pittacus Lore" (an alias for the memoir-fabricating James Frey and Jobie Hughes), I Am Four kicks off the cinematic proceedings with an intense and creepy jungle chase scene and an intriguing - albeit fairly unoriginal - concept. The planet Lorien (COUGH krypton COUGH) was destroyed, and nine of its alien children were sent to earth. Why earth? Who knows. Perhaps earth's atmosphere is the most similar to Lorien's? A race of 7-foot tall humanoids called the Mogadorians are hunting down the children one at a time. Why? Beats me. Because we wouldn't have a story otherwise, I suppose. All we're really told is "they're a race who chooses to decimate rather than colonize." So be it. Anyway, due to some sort of spell the Mogadorians are forced to kill the nine remaining Lorien kids in the proper order. Who established the order and how? No idea. Wouldn't you be pretty ticked off if you were Number One and became aware that you were chosen to be killed first? Perhaps the numbering system is completely random. Otherwise, that's a pretty jacked up system. "Hmm, little Billy seems to be a little slow upstairs, and that lisp sure ain't doin' him any favors. Let's make him Number One." Regardless, numbers one to three are now dead, so the story focuses on Number Four. Dialogue is weak, character development is practically non-existent, and the underdeveloped backstory creates too many questions that lead to frustration rather than intrigue. Granted, this is an origin story that's specifically designed to kick-start a franchise, but a little more self-containment would have been appreciated. One of the film's biggest transgressions is the misuse of Timothy Olyphant as Henri. His role is more of a babysitter for Number Four than a warrior/guardian who dispenses valuable training and wisdom. |
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I Am Number Four (IMDb)John is an extraordinary teen, masking his true identity and passing as a typical high school student to elude a deadly enemy seeking to destroy him. Three like him have already been killed ... he is Number Four. Based on the NY Times best-selling novel by "Pittacus Lore" (an alias for the memoir-fabricating James Frey and Jobie Hughes), I Am Four kicks off the cinematic proceedings with an intense and creepy jungle chase scene and an intriguing - albeit fairly unoriginal - concept. The planet Lorien (COUGH krypton COUGH) was destroyed, and nine of its alien children were sent to earth. Why earth? Who knows. Perhaps earth's atmosphere is the most similar to Lorien's? A race of 7-foot tall humanoids called the Mogadorians are hunting down the children one at a time. Why? Beats me. Because we wouldn't have a story otherwise, I suppose. All we're really told is "they're a race who chooses to decimate rather than colonize." So be it. Anyway, due to some sort of spell the Mogadorians are forced to kill the nine remaining Lorien kids in the proper order. Who established the order and how? No idea. Wouldn't you be pretty ticked off if you were Number One and became aware that you were chosen to be killed first? Perhaps the numbering system is completely random. Otherwise, that's a pretty jacked up system. "Hmm, little Billy seems to be a little slow upstairs, and that lisp sure ain't doin' him any favors. Let's make him Number One." Regardless, numbers one to three are now dead, so the story focuses on Number Four. Dialogue is weak, character development is practically non-existent, and the underdeveloped backstory creates too many questions that lead to frustration rather than intrigue. Granted, this is an origin story that's specifically designed to kick-start a franchise, but a little more self-containment would have been appreciated. One of the film's biggest transgressions is the misuse of Timothy Olyphant as Henri. His role is more of a babysitter for Number Four than a warrior/guardian who dispenses valuable training and wisdom. Haha! Glad you did. It's just one opinion anyway. When I read a review, no matter who gave it, I always try to find out on my own, which is what everyone should do, I believe. :) |
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I agree with you Red. Nice synopsis.
I Am Number Four could have been much better. Only the last half hour or so, the finale so-to-speak, was actually exciting. |
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I Am Number Four (IMDb)John is an extraordinary teen, masking his true identity and passing as a typical high school student to elude a deadly enemy seeking to destroy him. Three like him have already been killed ... he is Number Four. Based on the NY Times best-selling novel by "Pittacus Lore" (an alias for the memoir-fabricating James Frey and Jobie Hughes), I Am Four kicks off the cinematic proceedings with an intense and creepy jungle chase scene and an intriguing - albeit fairly unoriginal - concept. The planet Lorien (COUGH krypton COUGH) was destroyed, and nine of its alien children were sent to earth. Why earth? Who knows. Perhaps earth's atmosphere is the most similar to Lorien's? A race of 7-foot tall humanoids called the Mogadorians are hunting down the children one at a time. Why? Beats me. Because we wouldn't have a story otherwise, I suppose. All we're really told is "they're a race who chooses to decimate rather than colonize." So be it. Anyway, due to some sort of spell the Mogadorians are forced to kill the nine remaining Lorien kids in the proper order. Who established the order and how? No idea. Wouldn't you be pretty ticked off if you were Number One and became aware that you were chosen to be killed first? Perhaps the numbering system is completely random. Otherwise, that's a pretty jacked up system. "Hmm, little Billy seems to be a little slow upstairs, and that lisp sure ain't doin' him any favors. Let's make him Number One." Regardless, numbers one to three are now dead, so the story focuses on Number Four. Dialogue is weak, character development is practically non-existent, and the underdeveloped backstory creates too many questions that lead to frustration rather than intrigue. Granted, this is an origin story that's specifically designed to kick-start a franchise, but a little more self-containment would have been appreciated. One of the film's biggest transgressions is the misuse of Timothy Olyphant as Henri. His role is more of a babysitter for Number Four than a warrior/guardian who dispenses valuable training and wisdom. Haha! Glad you did. It's just one opinion anyway. When I read a review, no matter who gave it, I always try to find out on my own, which is what everyone should do, I believe. :) i'm actually surprised that i enjoyed it, lol...although it might just have been for the eye-candy. mutating puppy-dogs? really? |
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watched "unknown" a couple of days ago.
man heads off to tech conference in berlin. forgets something at the hotel and heads back in a taxi. ends up in an accident...when he returns a few days later, his wife is on the arm of another man, claiming it is him. there were parts of this movie (mainly the lead) that generally worked. others...not so much. the inter-personal relationships seemed implausible, and occasionally something would pull me completely out of the store to go, "not buying it". case in point: man slides down a fire-escape ladder without gloves. really? does being a bad-guy give you non-shreddable hands? while the pieces near the end did seem to sort of come together without too many loose ends, the movie really fell flat for me. i enjoyed it sheerly for the company i attended it with...it's not one i'd recommend before it hits DVD. |
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case in point: man slides down a fire-escape ladder without gloves. really? does being a bad-guy give you non-shreddable hands? Yes, they learned this power along with being able to walk while the victim runs at full speed, but can still keep up with them. Also getting shot multiple times, axe into the head, knife through the back...and yet can still pop up when the victim tries to step over him. |
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I agree with you Red. Nice synopsis. I Am Number Four could have been much better. Only the last half hour or so, the finale so-to-speak, was actually exciting. Yes, I was expecting a lot more from the movie and was a little disappointed that it turned out like another "Twilight", though I was not surprised. They were trying to catch the younger demographic, so as to have a following like the other movie I mentioned. I was actually hoping they would go for the angle of a Star Wars story instead. your review was spot-on; i agree with every bit of it. i'm actually surprised that i enjoyed it, lol...although it might just have been for the eye-candy. There was one thing in that movie that made me drool...the classic Ford Truck. I want one of those! 
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DUE DATE-
The funniest part of this film is when Downey Jr. sucker punches a kid in the gut. The kid is annoying the hell out of him, and so Downey Jr. gut checks him. LMAO! So wrong, but how many times have you ever wanted to do that? I know I am guilty of wanting to, lol. Anyways, this movie was ok. I expected A LOT more from it, and was let down. |
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Just saw "Thirst", Korean subtitled Romance/Horror.
A priest goes to a facility to receive experimental treatment for a disease, and is the only one to survive after a blood transplant. Now he thirsts for blood and all manner of sin. Quietly sadistic. |
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Yes, I was expecting a lot more from the movie and was a little disappointed that it turned out like another "Twilight", though I was not surprised. They were trying to catch the younger demographic, so as to have a following like the other movie I mentioned. I was actually hoping they would go for the angle of a Star Wars story instead. Ugh...many movies are going for the Twilight angle, like with the upcoming The Howling remake, and I was intrigued reading about Jonathan Levine's(director of All The Boys Love Mandy Lane) new zombie film Warm Bodies, until I read this bit "Levine is directing the story which, in a tone similar to Twilight meets Shaun of the Dead" |
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My list:)
Buried-not bad,a guy alive and buried in a coffin. The Machinist-Excellent Hard Candy-OK,girl gets revenge on a pedophile Session 9-sucked The Tenant-an oldie and a goody.Excellent Butterfly Effect-Excellent Triangle-Very Good Phone Booth-Sucked 127 Hours-Good I spit on your grave-Very good.Disturbingly realistic. Requiem For A Dream-One of the best films I've seen.EXCELLENT It's Kind of A Funny Story-Good |
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The Next Three Days ... Really good
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Game of deathwith Wesley Snipes ... I didn't like it much
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SALT which I thought was a very good movie,I usually don't like espionage/action movies but this one I have to say, was off and running from the start.Only drawback,I guessed right who was the "mole".
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