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Gr00vus
Footballguy
Saw Birdman. It was o.k. Some really good acting, particularly by Keaton and Norton. But I don't know that in total its worthy of as much attention as it seems to be getting. There was one element of the plot that I thought probably could have been left out which would have made it a better film. Or maybe I just didn't get it.
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cstu
Footballguy
cosjobs
Footballguy
I was seriously questioning you liking this until I finally figured out it wasn't the new Nicholas Sparks flick (The Best of Me).
cosjobs
Footballguy
I think you're about 90% impeccable.
No worries about that - I have impeccable taste in movies.
cstu
Footballguy
Fixed.I think you're about 90% impeccable.
No worries about that - I have 90% impeccable taste in movies.
cosjobs
Footballguy
Wife and I saw an advanced screening for this early last week. I liked it quite a bit, but the RT off the chart reviews/scores are a bit much. Wife didn't like it nearly as much and commented how it was basically the same thing as The Equalizer, which neither of us cared for at all. Weird that we both liked this one so much more, but also much prefer Denzel to Keanu.
badmojo1006
Footballguy
St Vincent - B
It was an A when I left the theater because of the emotional punches at the end, but there are too many plot holes
to justify an A.
Bill Murray's accent was a problem. Heck Naomi Watts Russian Accent was better than Murrays' Boston accent.
But Jaeden Lieberher as Oliver is fantastic (there wasn't a dry eye in the theater when he gave his speech). Melissa McCarthy, who I usually dislike, was very good as Oliver's mom. And Bill Murray, other than his accent, was excellent
It was an A when I left the theater because of the emotional punches at the end, but there are too many plot holes
(where is the money to pay for everything, Vincent came back from the stroke way too early, Terrance Howard would not stop collecting money because of the stroke)
Bill Murray's accent was a problem. Heck Naomi Watts Russian Accent was better than Murrays' Boston accent.
But Jaeden Lieberher as Oliver is fantastic (there wasn't a dry eye in the theater when he gave his speech). Melissa McCarthy, who I usually dislike, was very good as Oliver's mom. And Bill Murray, other than his accent, was excellent
cosjobs
Footballguy
to justify an A.
Bill Murray's accent was a problem. Heck Naomi Watts Russian Accent was better than Murrays' Boston accent.
But Jaeden Lieberher as Oliver is fantastic (there wasn't a dry eye in the theater when he gave his speech). Melissa McCarthy, who I usually dislike, was very good as Oliver's mom. And Bill Murray, other than his accent, was excellent
Bill Murray's accent was a problem. Heck Naomi Watts Russian Accent was better than Murrays' Boston accent.
But Jaeden Lieberher as Oliver is fantastic (there wasn't a dry eye in the theater when he gave his speech). Melissa McCarthy, who I usually dislike, was very good as Oliver's mom. And Bill Murray, other than his accent, was excellent
Did not really like Watts' performance, but the role was really well-written and withstood her interpretation
Chris O'Dowd stole every scene he was in as Brother Geraghty
badmojo1006
Footballguy
Loved this movie. Solid 4.2/5
Did not really like Watts' performance, but the role was really well-written and withstood her interpretation
Chris O'Dowd stole every scene he was in as Brother Geraghty
Did not really like Watts' performance, but the role was really well-written and withstood her interpretation
Chris O'Dowd stole every scene he was in as Brother Geraghty
On The Rocks
Evil Conservative
"Fury"
I know the board has been mixed on this, but I absolutely loved it.
I thought Shia LeBeouf's performance was Oscar worthy.
There were a couple of scenes that I thought were a bit long and drawn out but for the most part the pace and action moved well.
I will agree with others that the story arc of the "new guy" was a bit dry and uninteresting but it wasn't as awful as some have made it out to be.
This was what I wish The Monuments Men was.
Never saw a movie with such great story potential that sucked so badly.
I know the board has been mixed on this, but I absolutely loved it.
I thought Shia LeBeouf's performance was Oscar worthy.
There were a couple of scenes that I thought were a bit long and drawn out but for the most part the pace and action moved well.
I will agree with others that the story arc of the "new guy" was a bit dry and uninteresting but it wasn't as awful as some have made it out to be.
This was what I wish The Monuments Men was.
Never saw a movie with such great story potential that sucked so badly.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
My main problem with new guy was:
how quickly he seemed to get on board with the killing. just seemed a bit much
cosjobs
Footballguy
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I was surprised at the negative reviews. This movie accomplished what it set out to do. Perfectly.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Yankee23Fan
Fair Tax!
I have Life of Pi sitting my DVR. How'd that one go?
Cold Dead Hands
Footballguy
On The Rocks
Evil Conservative
IC FBGCav
Footballguy
I loved it but only because the video game kid.Then I'm a freak - 'cause I freaking loved it.
Plus SJ has a hot voice.
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Sweet J
Footballguy
Loved this movie. Solid 4.2/5
Did not really like Watts' performance, but the role was really well-written and withstood her interpretation
Chris O'Dowd stole every scene he was in as Brother Geraghty
Did not really like Watts' performance, but the role was really well-written and withstood her interpretation
Chris O'Dowd stole every scene he was in as Brother Geraghty
belljr
Footballguy
cstu
Footballguy
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I guess I didn't think it was weird, especially with how wrapped up we already are with our phones and technology. Seems like a natural next step for us.just didn't like it at all. Just too weird for me
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Yeah, I would say Let the Right One In and The Orphanage are the cream of the crop, with Orphanage being the scarier of the two.
As far as similar ones to The Conjuring, I guess stuff like Insidious and maybe Sinister are the closest recent ones that I can think of.
Time Kibitzer
Footballguy
Palo Alto
Terrible. Should have turned it off 20min in like I wanted to. Boring, dumb, and lifeless with nothing to say. No clue how this film has such a high tomatometer score. I can only think the critics were biased because it was directed by the newest addition to the Coppola clan. Simply a steaming pile of ####. I strongly advise against seeing it.
Terrible. Should have turned it off 20min in like I wanted to. Boring, dumb, and lifeless with nothing to say. No clue how this film has such a high tomatometer score. I can only think the critics were biased because it was directed by the newest addition to the Coppola clan. Simply a steaming pile of ####. I strongly advise against seeing it.
hxperson
Footballguy
Awesome thanks for the suggestions guys! Somebody at my work recommended Cabin in the woods... We might do that one since I've seen let the right one in (GREAT flick) and my wife isn't a fan of subtitles. I will probably pick up orphanage as well to watch after she goes to bed.
Josie Maran
Footballguy
Gene Sackman
Footballguy
John Wick was very entertaining and the ultimate guy film. Not a Keanu fan, but he played that part well. 
Fury was very good. Pitt is still a fantastic actor. War scenes seemed very real. Lebouf was a surprise. And the chick that
played "Emma" was super hot.
Dracula was decent. The ending was kinda weird though.
Fury was very good. Pitt is still a fantastic actor. War scenes seemed very real. Lebouf was a surprise. And the chick that
played "Emma" was super hot.
Dracula was decent. The ending was kinda weird though.
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saintfool
Dead sexy
There was an adaptation of Let the Right One In and it wasn't half bad. It just wasn't as good as the original.
cstu
Footballguy
The Babadook got released on torrent today if you want to surprise people at your Halloween party today.
Link
Link
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
Texas Chainsaw Massacre on the bigscreen. 10/10
Local young entrepreneur has redeveloped the historic downtown theater in the town where I work and had this as the night's feature film last night, Halloween. Awesome on the bigscreen.
I'm very glad to see this type of theater spring up. He features many of the classics and many independent films. Today he is featuring an Ed Wood film fest..lol..
Had the original Nosferatu and the remake this week. Will be getting Metropolis later this month. Planning on getting Its a Wonderful Life for theChristmas season.
Totally digging it.
Local young entrepreneur has redeveloped the historic downtown theater in the town where I work and had this as the night's feature film last night, Halloween. Awesome on the bigscreen.
I'm very glad to see this type of theater spring up. He features many of the classics and many independent films. Today he is featuring an Ed Wood film fest..lol..
Had the original Nosferatu and the remake this week. Will be getting Metropolis later this month. Planning on getting Its a Wonderful Life for theChristmas season.
Totally digging it.
cstu
Footballguy
badmojo1006
Footballguy
Snowpiercer - B
Somewhat reminded me of Land of the Dead in how bad the class system was.
Tilda Swinton was fantastic as was Allison Pill's cameo as the Teacher.
The movie dragged after they were gone.
Worth watching, glad I got to watch it on Netflix
Somewhat reminded me of Land of the Dead in how bad the class system was.
Tilda Swinton was fantastic as was Allison Pill's cameo as the Teacher.
The movie dragged after they were gone.
Worth watching, glad I got to watch it on Netflix
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
The One I Love:
What an odd little movie. Mark Duplass and Elizabeth Moss star as a couple struggling with their relationship, and their therapist suggests a weekend retreat to help repair the damage. I won't say more than that - go in knowing as little as possible. Really loved both of their performances, and they had to be good since they are it after the first 5mins or so. Besides a quick diner scene, I don't think you see anybody else for the rest of the movie. I think a few in here will dig this one too. 6.5/10
What an odd little movie. Mark Duplass and Elizabeth Moss star as a couple struggling with their relationship, and their therapist suggests a weekend retreat to help repair the damage. I won't say more than that - go in knowing as little as possible. Really loved both of their performances, and they had to be good since they are it after the first 5mins or so. Besides a quick diner scene, I don't think you see anybody else for the rest of the movie. I think a few in here will dig this one too. 6.5/10
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KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Time Kibitzer
Footballguy
Under The Skin
Have mixed feelings about this one. Some scenes were really interesting and the music was great, but for a slow-paced 'thinker' kind of film, the more I think about it the less I think there's to think about. Seems pretty cut and dry in the end, and there's basically no hints for the things that weren't explained so there's not much to think about there either besides letting your imagination run wild if you wish.
Still enjoyed it well enough. Though I can understand why some would hate it.
Have mixed feelings about this one. Some scenes were really interesting and the music was great, but for a slow-paced 'thinker' kind of film, the more I think about it the less I think there's to think about. Seems pretty cut and dry in the end, and there's basically no hints for the things that weren't explained so there's not much to think about there either besides letting your imagination run wild if you wish.
Still enjoyed it well enough. Though I can understand why some would hate it.
Papa Georgio
Footballguy
Yes this isn't really a monster movie. I don't want to say too much but I thought it was very good. I think it leaves it open for many theories for what was really going on and I love movies that lead to discussion over interpretations of events. Just read a very interesting one that makes me want to go back and re-watch the movie now.
One of the better movies of this type in a while.
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sports_fan
Footballguy
i had the same reaction. very strange movie. i didn't like itjust didn't like it at all. Just too weird for me
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