Recently viewed movie thread - Rental Edition (8 Viewers)

[Disco Stu]

Normally I detest remakes, but since it was Guy Ritchie, I gave Sherlock Holmes a shot last night. I thought it was really good, with only two minor flaws. The first was that I don't think I've ever seen a more blatant case of "setting up for the sequel" than this movie had. And the second was just that, while I enjoyed it, it wasn't in the realm of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels or Snatch for me. I mean, I guess it's a good thing that he isn't making the same kind of movie over and over, I just didn't enjoy it anywhere close to those. (4/5)

Did you expect a big budget popcorn movie to be similar to those other two films? That's like saying "I enjoyed Spiderman, but it was nothing like Evil Dead."

 

[SmoovySmoov]

Normally I detest remakes, but since it was Guy Ritchie, I gave Sherlock Holmes a shot last night. I thought it was really good, with only two minor flaws. The first was that I don't think I've ever seen a more blatant case of "setting up for the sequel" than this movie had. And the second was just that, while I enjoyed it, it wasn't in the realm of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels or Snatch for me. I mean, I guess it's a good thing that he isn't making the same kind of movie over and over, I just didn't enjoy it anywhere close to those. (4/5)

Did you expect a big budget popcorn movie to be similar to those other two films? That's like saying "I enjoyed Spiderman, but it was nothing like Evil Dead."

No, didn't expect it to be. Just sayin.

 

[cosjobs]

redbox has really changed the way I watch movies. I have not been to a Blockbuster or seen a pay per view since they opened a box on my corner.

Their weekly new selection of films can be haphazard at best. Some mainstream new releases, some obscure new releases and a smattering of direct to dvd erleases. Some films are held back a while before redbox gets them. Some they do nto get at all. But for a buck, I live with the limitations and use netflix to catch the ones Redbox misses.

So I'd like to post the weekly Redbox releases in here. Especially since they have so many obscure title, maybe we can get some feedback on rental-worthy titles.

Also- you can go in at midnight Monday night and reserve the Tuesday new releases.

This weels' new Redbox titles:

Lovely Bones -

The Blind Side

2012

Homecoming

Peacock (this one looks interesting)

Wind Chill (Soderberg's involvement intrigues me)

The Young Victoria

Creature of Darkness

I reserved Blind Side and Bones, but there are at least 2-3 others I will be picking up: Peacock, Wind Chill and Victoria

 

[jdoggydogg]

Bevis and Butt-Head Do America - saw this for the first time this weekend. Caught it on MTV. I really liked Beavis and Butt-Head back in the day. It was cool to see them agan... and in a movie. Basically... if you liked their show I think you will like their movie.

J-dog... watch The Blind Side. It's a good movie. Sure, is somewhat of a 'storybook' movie, but it's good.

The B&B show will always be tops for me. But the movie certainly has some funny bits. Love the scene where they're ignoring the beauty of the Grand Canyon in favor of watching a donkey take a dump.My beef with The Blind Side is here we have yet another Hollywood movie where the brave white person rescues the poor colored person. Movie after movie, we see a story about how whitey needs to rescue the minorities. "The Last Samurai" wasn't primarily about the Japanese man, it was about whitey trying to rescue him. "Cry Freedom" isn't about Stephen Biko, it's about whitey reporter Kevin Kline. So I'm not saying that it'd be impossible for me to like "The Blind Side." And I'd give it a shot on HBO. Just saying this whole whitey superhero schtick is cliche and condescending.

The show is definitely better... and IIRC the movie came out just about the time the popularity of the show was waning. In fact, that's probably why I never saw the movie around the time it came out.IDK man. I know you hate all things with 'Hollywood' scripts. And I understand what and why you are saying that... but sometimes you just have to give in to the dark side (or maybe the bright side in this case). Take it lightly and attempt to enjoy... you may be surprised at the results. Regardless... I can respect your stance.

I can be suckered in by a formulaic movie. So I'd definitely give The Blind Side a shot.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Normally I detest remakes, but since it was Guy Ritchie, I gave Sherlock Holmes a shot last night. I thought it was really good, with only two minor flaws. The first was that I don't think I've ever seen a more blatant case of "setting up for the sequel" than this movie had. And the second was just that, while I enjoyed it, it wasn't in the realm of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels or Snatch for me. I mean, I guess it's a good thing that he isn't making the same kind of movie over and over, I just didn't enjoy it anywhere close to those. (4/5)

I am a huge Ritchie fan. And I enjoyed this movie. But at a certain point, he needs to expand his repertoire. Ritchie's visual gifts are practically unparalleled. I just think he's capable of making a better movie.

 

[Chaka]

Bevis and Butt-Head Do America - saw this for the first time this weekend. Caught it on MTV. I really liked Beavis and Butt-Head back in the day. It was cool to see them agan... and in a movie. Basically... if you liked their show I think you will like their movie.

J-dog... watch The Blind Side. It's a good movie. Sure, is somewhat of a 'storybook' movie, but it's good.

The B&B show will always be tops for me. But the movie certainly has some funny bits. Love the scene where they're ignoring the beauty of the Grand Canyon in favor of watching a donkey take a dump.My beef with The Blind Side is here we have yet another Hollywood movie where the brave white person rescues the poor colored person. Movie after movie, we see a story about how whitey needs to rescue the minorities. "The Last Samurai" wasn't primarily about the Japanese man, it was about whitey trying to rescue him. "Cry Freedom" isn't about Stephen Biko, it's about whitey reporter Kevin Kline. So I'm not saying that it'd be impossible for me to like "The Blind Side." And I'd give it a shot on HBO. Just saying this whole whitey superhero schtick is cliche and condescending.

If it makes you feel any better The Blind Side does address the issue you refer to in some way. It's a pretty good movie, though nothing surprising or earth shaking about it, similar in style and tone to Remember the Titans.And I am pretty sure it was the Japanese that saved Tom Cruise in Dances with Samurai.

 

[Abraham]

Rented Ninja Assassin last night but haven't ahd a chance to watch it yet.

 

[Anonymous Internet User]

Rented Ninja Assassin last night but haven't ahd a chance to watch it yet.

the "Almost recently viewed movie thread" is down the hall

 

[Chaka]

Bevis and Butt-Head Do America - saw this for the first time this weekend. Caught it on MTV. I really liked Beavis and Butt-Head back in the day. It was cool to see them agan... and in a movie. Basically... if you liked their show I think you will like their movie.

J-dog... watch The Blind Side. It's a good movie. Sure, is somewhat of a 'storybook' movie, but it's good.

The B&B show will always be tops for me. But the movie certainly has some funny bits. Love the scene where they're ignoring the beauty of the Grand Canyon in favor of watching a donkey take a dump.My beef with The Blind Side is here we have yet another Hollywood movie where the brave white person rescues the poor colored person. Movie after movie, we see a story about how whitey needs to rescue the minorities. "The Last Samurai" wasn't primarily about the Japanese man, it was about whitey trying to rescue him. "Cry Freedom" isn't about Stephen Biko, it's about whitey reporter Kevin Kline. So I'm not saying that it'd be impossible for me to like "The Blind Side." And I'd give it a shot on HBO. Just saying this whole whitey superhero schtick is cliche and condescending.

Some disagreement here. First with regards to Blind Side you're beefing about an account of a true story for the most part. Should those movies not be made? And second I didn't see The Last Samurai as 'whitey rescueing the japanese guy', but rather 'whitey was dying inside due to his guilt at putting down the 'backward' native americans in the name of progress, so he jumped at the chance to absolve his sins in fighting for the 'backward' japanese against progress when he recognized their inherent nobility, even though he knew it was a lost cause' (or something like that).

I think Hollywood targets stories that feature a heroic white person. And I think that's insulting to American consumers. It assumes we cannot identify with a person of color as the protagonist.

Market research doesn't lie.Although Will, Samuel Mother####ing Jackson & Denzel tear #### up on a regular basis and people seem to eat it up.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Bevis and Butt-Head Do America - saw this for the first time this weekend. Caught it on MTV. I really liked Beavis and Butt-Head back in the day. It was cool to see them agan... and in a movie. Basically... if you liked their show I think you will like their movie.

J-dog... watch The Blind Side. It's a good movie. Sure, is somewhat of a 'storybook' movie, but it's good.

The B&B show will always be tops for me. But the movie certainly has some funny bits. Love the scene where they're ignoring the beauty of the Grand Canyon in favor of watching a donkey take a dump.My beef with The Blind Side is here we have yet another Hollywood movie where the brave white person rescues the poor colored person. Movie after movie, we see a story about how whitey needs to rescue the minorities. "The Last Samurai" wasn't primarily about the Japanese man, it was about whitey trying to rescue him. "Cry Freedom" isn't about Stephen Biko, it's about whitey reporter Kevin Kline. So I'm not saying that it'd be impossible for me to like "The Blind Side." And I'd give it a shot on HBO. Just saying this whole whitey superhero schtick is cliche and condescending.

If it makes you feel any better The Blind Side does address the issue you refer to in some way. It's a pretty good movie, though nothing surprising or earth shaking about it, similar in style and tone to Remember the Titans.And I am pretty sure it was the Japanese that saved Tom Cruise in Dances with Samurai.

But I think the lead Japanese actor was much more compelling than Cruise and I'd argue the film would have been more interesting without Cruise at all.

 

[Kev4029]

redbox has really changed the way I watch movies. I have not been to a Blockbuster or seen a pay per view since they opened a box on my corner. Their weekly new selection of films can be haphazard at best. Some mainstream new releases, some obscure new releases and a smattering of direct to dvd erleases. Some films are held back a while before redbox gets them. Some they do nto get at all. But for a buck, I live with the limitations and use netflix to catch the ones Redbox misses.So I'd like to post the weekly Redbox releases in here. Especially since they have so many obscure title, maybe we can get some feedback on rental-worthy titles.Also- you can go in at midnight Monday night and reserve the Tuesday new releases. This weels' new Redbox titles:Lovely Bones -The Blind Side2012 HomecomingPeacock (this one looks interesting)Wind Chill (Soderberg's involvement intrigues me)The Young VictoriaCreature of DarknessI reserved Blind Side and Bones, but there are at least 2-3 others I will be picking up: Peacock, Wind Chill and Victoria

I like this idea, I get 3 or so movies a week, but often get a movie or two from redbox too.I've only seen two of those (Lovely Bones should be arriving at my house around 3 today from Netflix), but here is what I think.Blind Side - Been covered pretty well over the last few pages, and my take is somewhere in between popular opinion. It is a cheesy feel good movie, and I think it got more credit than it deserved (especially for Bullock), but with that said, it did a very good job of the feel good movie. The acting was all fairly good, and it was a nice story. 6/102012- Jesus, I have never seen a movie with more Hollywood cliches in my life. Its like they sampled a dozen other disaster movies and took the most preposterous parts of each and made a movie, its almost a parody of an apocalyptic movie. It did movie quick, and kept me entertained enough to not hate it, and Woody Harrelson was pretty damn funny. The special effects were all pretty top notch, and the movie embraced its ridiculousness, so its worth a watch for a $1 Redbox or Netflix, but nothing more. 4.5/10

 

[jdoggydogg]

Flight of the Conchords

Not a rental, but I've been re-watching the series on HBO. Hilarious. Love it.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Had that HBO show from last year, Hung, on DVR. Ended up watching the whole season between yesterday and today. Pretty solid, kind of like Weeds with a different subject matter. Thomas Jane is great. Music is excellent (gotta love The Black Keys "I'll Be Your Man" as the theme song ). Second season looks like it could be even more fun. Hard to rate a show on 10 episodes, but Id give it a 7.5-8/10

 

[Kev4029]

So, I'm gonna have some free time for the next week and a half, and I have a handful (Very large handful) of movies I feel like catching up on. No way I'm gonna plow through them all, so what are the 10 or so movies from this giant list I need to watch?

A Serious Man

50 Dead Men Walking

An Education

Anvil

Appaloosa

Armored

Assassination of a High School President

August Rush

Austrailia

Babel

Baby Mama

The Bank Job

Being John Malkovich

Beowulf

Black Dynamite

Blade Runner

Body of Lies

Brick

Cadillac Records

Capote

Casino

Children of Men

The Code

Crank 2

Defiance

Duplicity

Earth

Foot Fist Way

Gentlemen Broncos

Godfather 3

Goodfellas

Gone with the Wind

Guns

Hunger

The Informant

Jacob’s Ladder

JCVD

Killshot

Layer Cake

Love Happens

Man on Wire

Marley and Me

Monsters Vs Aliens

My Life in Ruins

My Sisters Keeper

Night at the Museum 2

Ninja Assassin

Ong Bak

Pirate Radio

Rambo

Revolutionary Road

Revolver

The Rocker

Rock n Rolla

Sorority Row

State of Play

Sugar

Taking Woodstock

The Time Travelers Wife

Transporter 3

W.

Will Farrell : You’re Welcome America

The Lovely Bones

Vicky Christina Barcelona

 

[Chaka]

what are the 10 or so movies from this giant list I need to watch? Blade RunnerGoodfellas

If you haven't seen any of the films on your list you should run, don't walk, to the video store and rent these two.

 

[Kenny Powers]

You haven't seen any of these?!?!?!?!! Wow. I Left the ones you need to see in your quote.

So, I'm gonna have some free time for the next week and a half, and I have a handful (Very large handful) of movies I feel like catching up on. No way I'm gonna plow through them all, so what are the 10 or so movies from this giant list I need to watch? Being John MalkovichBlade RunnerBrickCadillac RecordsCasinoFoot Fist WayGoodfellasJacob’s LadderLayer CakeSugarW.

About half of those are must see, the other half are "you half to see because you should"

 

[cosjobs]

the 10 or so movies from this giant list I need to watch? A Serious Man50 Dead Men Walking Being John MalkovichBlade Runner Casino GoodfellasGone with the Wind JCVD Revolutionary RoadSugar

 

[jamny]

Why does Netflix show Sherlock Holmes releasing next Tuesday? Isn't it out already?

 

[jamny]

Why does Netflix show Sherlock Holmes releasing next Tuesday? Isn't it out already?

Just did some research to get an answer. It seems that Warner Bros. has signed a deal with Blockbuster that would delay WB movies to Netflix for four weeks. That sucks.link

 

[Honda]

So, I'm gonna have some free time for the next week and a half, and I have a handful (Very large handful) of movies I feel like catching up on. No way I'm gonna plow through them all, so what are the 10 or so movies from this giant list I need to watch? A Serious Man....Vicky Christina Barcelona

Besides the "obvious" ones (Casino, Blade Runner for example) you should watch Brick and Layer Cake.

 

[hooter311]

Celebrated 4/20 by watching Tron.

Strange that I had never seen this. Special Effects and Sound overload, but in a kind of cool 80s way. I read some of the reviews from back in the day and they seemed a little harsh on this. It was way ahead of it's time, how many people knew anything about computers in 1984? A lot of the jokes were for uber nerds only. Not groundbreaking, but it's made me bust out the NES after it was over.

3/5

 

[hooter311]

I'd watch:

The Bank Job

Casino

Children of Men

Foot Fist Way

Goodfellas

Jacob’s Ladder

Layer Cake

Ong Bak

Pirate Radio

Rock n Rolla

If it were my collection and I could only pick 10.

 

[Disco Stu]

You have to watch Blade Runner, Goodfellas, and Being John Malkovich.

BTW, just noticed Netflix has Brick and Cadillac Records available to watch instantly.

 

[Jutz]

BTW, just noticed Netflix has Brick and Cadillac Records available to watch instantly.

I saw Cadillac Records a few months ago. That was a good movie. It was interesting to see some of the background story behind Muddy Waters.

 

[Kev4029]

Thanks guys for the suggestions, I think I'll start today with either Blade Runner or Goodfellas. I haven't watched some of these because my fiancee isn't really into some of the genres, shes typically popcorn flicks (Transformers, Spiderman, etc), horror movies, low brow comedies, or chick flicks, and others because I feel like I have to be in the mood for (Subtitles, weird plot, or length of movie). I'll try reviewing each of the movies I watch as the come.

 

[Kev4029]

Some movies I watched yesterday (instead of Godfellas, Casio, Blade Runner, and all the others on my list)



Sorority Row - I watch just about every horror movie that comes out in theaters eventually, and I think this is probably the worst one I've ever seen. Even ####ty horror movies will scare you with things jumping out on screen, and the mirror stuff, but not this one. Main characters were dying and you didn't even care, and the ending was boring and rather unoriginal. On top of that, there wasn't nearly enough nudity to make it worthwhile. The only positive is almost all of the female cast was pretty incredible looking, except for Rumer Willis who looks like a love baby between Jay Leno and her dad. Carrie Fisher also has a small role as the sorority house mother, she got fat. One of the worst dozen movies I've ever seen from start to finish. 1/10



The Final Destination - Meh. Not anywhere near as good as the first,about equivalent to the others. Its same old same old, big accident at the race track to start the movie, and the survivors start going one by one. Entertaining, but not really worthwhile. 4/10

Slammin Salmon - Broken Lizard makes another funny movie. As others have said, its nowhere near Super Troopers, almost as funny as Beerfest, and better than Club Dread. Its kind of a played out situation, and the jokes were pretty hit or miss, but it was well worth the rental and the time spent. Michael Clarke Duncan was hilarious, and makes the movie worthwhile by himself. If Broken Lizard would dump Kevin Heffernan, who isn't listed in the cast on IMDB but he was the restaurant manager, I think they would make better movies. 7.5/10

 

[Oh Yes!]

If Broken Lizard would dump Kevin Heffernan, who isn't listed in the cast on IMDB but he was the restaurant manager, I think they would make better movies. 7.5/10

DUMP FARVA? YOU GOT BE OUTCHO MIND

 

[SmoovySmoov]

If Broken Lizard would dump Kevin Heffernan, who isn't listed in the cast on IMDB but he was the restaurant manager, I think they would make better movies. 7.5/10

DUMP FARVA? YOU GOT BE OUTCHO MIND

I don't wanna Large Farva...........I want a ####### liter o'cola.

 

[Drifter]

So, I'm gonna have some free time for the next week and a half, and I have a handful (Very large handful) of movies I feel like catching up on. No way I'm gonna plow through them all, so what are the 10 or so movies from this giant list I need to watch? A Serious Man - 350 Dead Men WalkingAn EducationAnvilAppaloosaArmoredAssassination of a High School PresidentAugust RushAustrailia- 3BabelBaby Mama - 3The Bank Job -2Being John Malkovich -2Beowulf Black DynamiteBlade Runner - 1Body of Lies - 2Brick -2Cadillac Records -2CapoteCasino -2Children of Men -2The CodeCrank 2Defiance - DuplicityEarthFoot Fist WayGentlemen BroncosGodfather 3Goodfellas -1Gone with the Wind - 2GunsHungerThe InformantJacob’s Ladder -2JCVDKillshotLayer Cake -2Love HappensMan on WireMarley and Me -3Monsters Vs AliensMy Life in RuinsMy Sisters KeeperNight at the Museum 2Ninja AssassinOng Bak -3 Pirate RadioRamboRevolutionary RoadRevolverThe RockerRock n Rolla -2Sorority RowState of PlaySugarTaking WoodstockThe Time Travelers WifeTransporter 3W. - 3Will Farrell : You’re Welcome AmericaThe Lovely BonesVicky Christina Barcelona

 

[Kev4029]

If Broken Lizard would dump Kevin Heffernan, who isn't listed in the cast on IMDB but he was the restaurant manager, I think they would make better movies. 7.5/10

DUMP FARVA? YOU GOT BE OUTCHO MIND

He was funny in Super Troopers, but he brought down Club Dread, Beerfest and Slammin Salmon IMO. He also directed Slammin Salmon, and seemed to do fairly well in that role.

 

[cosjobs]

Lovely Bones

Not at all what I was expecting. If I had taken mushrooms before viewing and were 30 years younger, it may have worked for me. Kind of a mishmash combo of What Dreams May Come and a generic serial killer movie. THe visuals were pretty impressive, but I was looking for a movie.

2/5 stars

The Blind Side

THis kind of movie always works for me, but this one less than most. I did generate some of the most uotable movie reviews I have read in a while. I agree with most of these:

You will be moved, but at the price of any nuance or complexity.

A Photoshopped image of reality that is bland, parochial, and stereotypically acted by a cast who have nothing like the subtlety and range of Trey Parker's puppets from Team America: World Police.

It often feels like a Republican curative for Precious.

Here is a movie that honours a downtrodden financial, racial and political minority: rich, white southern Republicans who carry guns and aren't afraid to threaten black people with them.

2.3/5 stars

 

[hooter311]

If Broken Lizard would dump Kevin Heffernan, who isn't listed in the cast on IMDB but he was the restaurant manager, I think they would make better movies. 7.5/10

DUMP FARVA? YOU GOT BE OUTCHO MIND

He was funny in Super Troopers, but he brought down Club Dread, Beerfest and Slammin Salmon IMO. He also directed Slammin Salmon, and seemed to do fairly well in that role.

I like them all as a group just fine, I think they take turns spotlighting each other. Heffernan will get another role to shine in due time.

 

[Socrates11]

If Broken Lizard would dump Kevin Heffernan, who isn't listed in the cast on IMDB but he was the restaurant manager, I think they would make better movies. 7.5/10

License and registration, chicken ####er!

 

[jdoggydogg]

Pirate Radio

Here's a movie that tries hard to be sentimental. And it works. Not a great movie, but very entertaining and heartfelt. Thumbs up.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Had that HBO show from last year, Hung, on DVR. Ended up watching the whole season between yesterday and today. Pretty solid, kind of like Weeds with a different subject matter. Thomas Jane is great. Music is excellent (gotta love The Black Keys "I'll Be Your Man" as the theme song ). Second season looks like it could be even more fun. Hard to rate a show on 10 episodes, but Id give it a 7.5-8/10

This is not a great show by any means. And if you just watch one episode, you won't be impressed. But after seeing the entire season, I was hooked.

 

[Jutz]

I recorded American Ganster and The Good Shepard on TV and I am having trouble getting motivated to watch them.

Any feedback that could motivate me to watch them? Are either of them good... both... neither?

 

[jdoggydogg]

So, I'm gonna have some free time for the next week and a half, and I have a handful (Very large handful) of movies I feel like catching up on. No way I'm gonna plow through them all, so what are the 10 or so movies from this giant list I need to watch?

A Serious Man- Funny, but only if you like weird Coen comedies.The Bank Job- Very entertaining tribute to Blade Runner- Must-see.Casino- Must-see.Foot Fist Way- Very funny.Goodfellas- Must-see.Vicky Christina Barcelona- Good movie full of very attractive people.

 

[jdoggydogg]

The Blind Side

THis kind of movie always works for me, but this one less than most. I did generate some of the most uotable movie reviews I have read in a while. I agree with most of these:

You will be moved, but at the price of any nuance or complexity.

A Photoshopped image of reality that is bland, parochial, and stereotypically acted by a cast who have nothing like the subtlety and range of Trey Parker's puppets from Team America: World Police.

It often feels like a Republican curative for Precious.

Here is a movie that honours a downtrodden financial, racial and political minority: rich, white southern Republicans who carry guns and aren't afraid to threaten black people with them.

2.3/5 stars

Dude, people in this thread are convincing me I need to see this movie. You aren't helping.

 

[jdoggydogg]

I recorded American Ganster and The Good Shepard on TV and I am having trouble getting motivated to watch them.

Any feedback that could motivate me to watch them? Are either of them good... both... neither?

Both are good, not great. Gangster is a Ridley Scott film, and as such, he knows how to make an entertaining movie. The Good Shepard is more aloof, but still a good drama. Ephemeral choices, but neither is a waste of time.

 

[Kev4029]

I recorded American Ganster and The Good Shepard on TV and I am having trouble getting motivated to watch them.

Any feedback that could motivate me to watch them? Are either of them good... both... neither?

American Gangster was a good movie, acting was great and it was a good story. Definitely deserves a watch. I tried to watch The Good Shepard two years ago or so, and after about 20 minutes I turned it off because it started soooooooo slow.I just finished Blade Runner and I'm not sure I understand the hype. If it matters, I watched the final cut version. I'm not sure if it didn't age well, or if for some reason I just didn't like it, or maybe it was just over rated. One thing that didn't help it out, was the fact that in the last 30 years there have been various other robots are trying to take over the world story lines, so I'm probably not giving the movie enough credit, and I have no doubts that it would have been a better movie 30 years ago for that reason alone.

The movie didn't spend a whole lot of time digging into Harrison Ford or into the start of this whole robot revolution, and at the same time it wasn't fast paced, so I think if the movie would have been 15 minutes longer and explained the background a little more, or if it was 15 minutes shorter and got to the point a little quicker, it would have been a better movie for me. It was a good enough story to get me relatively entertained but I think overall the plot was a little thin. Don't need to ever watch it again, and I probably wouldn't recommend it, but it was worth my two hours. 5.5/10

I think I'm gonna go grocery shopping, then give Goodfellas a try. I've seen the first 15 or so minutes before, and I have no doubts that I'm going to enjoy it.

 

[Chaka]

I recorded American Ganster and The Good Shepard on TV and I am having trouble getting motivated to watch them.

Any feedback that could motivate me to watch them? Are either of them good... both... neither?

American Gangster was a good movie, acting was great and it was a good story. Definitely deserves a watch. I tried to watch The Good Shepard two years ago or so, and after about 20 minutes I turned it off because it started soooooooo slow.I just finished Blade Runner and I'm not sure I understand the hype. If it matters, I watched the final cut version. I'm not sure if it didn't age well, or if for some reason I just didn't like it, or maybe it was just over rated. One thing that didn't help it out, was the fact that in the last 30 years there have been various other robots are trying to take over the world story lines, so I'm probably not giving the movie enough credit, and I have no doubts that it would have been a better movie 30 years ago for that reason alone.

The movie didn't spend a whole lot of time digging into Harrison Ford or into the start of this whole robot revolution, and at the same time it wasn't fast paced, so I think if the movie would have been 15 minutes longer and explained the background a little more, or if it was 15 minutes shorter and got to the point a little quicker, it would have been a better movie for me. It was a good enough story to get me relatively entertained but I think overall the plot was a little thin. Don't need to ever watch it again, and I probably wouldn't recommend it, but it was worth my two hours. 5.5/10

I think I'm gonna go grocery shopping, then give Goodfellas a try. I've seen the first 15 or so minutes before, and I have no doubts that I'm going to enjoy it.

You're doing it wrong.

 

[Kev4029]

You're doing it wrong.

 

[saintfool]

I just finished Blade Runner and I'm not sure I understand the hype. If it matters, I watched the final cut version. I'm not sure if it didn't age well, or if for some reason I just didn't like it, or maybe it was just over rated. One thing that didn't help it out, was the fact that in the last 30 years there have been various other robots are trying to take over the world story lines, so I'm probably not giving the movie enough credit, and I have no doubts that it would have been a better movie 30 years ago for that reason alone.

The movie didn't spend a whole lot of time digging into Harrison Ford or into the start of this whole robot revolution, and at the same time it wasn't fast paced, so I think if the movie would have been 15 minutes longer and explained the background a little more, or if it was 15 minutes shorter and got to the point a little quicker, it would have been a better movie for me. It was a good enough story to get me relatively entertained but I think overall the plot was a little thin. Don't need to ever watch it again, and I probably wouldn't recommend it, but it was worth my two hours. 5.5/10

i don't think you're not following the film very closely if that's your take on it. it's not a perfect film - the acting, some of the soundtrack for example are lacking- but it's really one of the better entries in the sci-fi genre. it's profoundly influential - a huge step forward really - much in the same way that kubrik's "2001: a space odyssey" is. it's not as complex as that film but it does have some layers. it's fine if you don't like it or had different expectations going into it. it happens....

 

[jdoggydogg]

I just finished Blade Runner and I'm not sure I understand the hype. If it matters, I watched the final cut version. I'm not sure if it didn't age well, or if for some reason I just didn't like it, or maybe it was just over rated. One thing that didn't help it out, was the fact that in the last 30 years there have been various other robots are trying to take over the world story lines, so I'm probably not giving the movie enough credit, and I have no doubts that it would have been a better movie 30 years ago for that reason alone.

The movie didn't spend a whole lot of time digging into Harrison Ford or into the start of this whole robot revolution, and at the same time it wasn't fast paced, so I think if the movie would have been 15 minutes longer and explained the background a little more, or if it was 15 minutes shorter and got to the point a little quicker, it would have been a better movie for me. It was a good enough story to get me relatively entertained but I think overall the plot was a little thin. Don't need to ever watch it again, and I probably wouldn't recommend it, but it was worth my two hours. 5.5/10

i don't think you're not following the film very closely if that's your take on it. it's not a perfect film - the acting, some of the soundtrack for example are lacking- but it's really one of the better entries in the sci-fi genre. it's profoundly influential - a huge step forward really - much in the same way that kubrik's "2001: a space odyssey" is. it's not as complex as that film but it does have some layers. it's fine if you don't like it or had different expectations going into it. it happens....

To me, Blade Runner is about as close as it gets to a perfect movie.

 

[Jutz]

The Blind Side

You will be moved, but at the price of any nuance or complexity.

I think there is some nuance and complexity but it doesn't come until the end. Like most Hollywood movies, nuance and complexity is often lost due to time / budget constraints. I don't think it's any better or worse then most Hollywood movies in this department.

A Photoshopped image of reality that is bland, parochial, and stereotypically acted by a cast who have nothing like the subtlety and range of Trey Parker's puppets from Team America: World Police.

I think that is a bit of an overstatement meant to grab attention. Are the characters stereotypical? Sure... in some ways. In some ways they are not. Again, don't see the characters as being any more or less stereotypical then most Hollywood movies.

It often feels like a Republican curative for Precious.

that is a very partisan quote that makes me question the reviewer. if you choose to insert politics in this story, then it's your CHOICE. I think if you do, you are simply keeping yourself from enjoying it a good humanitarian story. Is the subject of politics touched on in the movie? Yes, but with light brushstrokes... moresoe used to show background... but by no means at the forefront.

Here is a movie that honours a downtrodden financial, racial and political minority: rich, white southern Republicans who carry guns and aren't afraid to threaten black people with them.

IIRC about 1 black person was threatened by the mom in the movie... and this was after she was threatened first? To portray her as someone that is not afraid to threaten black people... while leaving out the rest of the story is irresponsible if you ask me. You could have easily written that it is a story about rich, white, southern Republicans who carry guns and are not afraid to help black people.I think what it comes down to is... what do you want to take from the movie. If you WANT to see a positive human interest story... you will see it. If you WANT to pick it apart and complain about the motives of the characters... you will do it. Personally, I don't care what these reviewers say. If you can't watch it, and simply be happy that these people legitimately helped this kid then you are missing out on some happiness... your choice.

Now imagine if Sandra Bullock was black? (note: i see that written on this board a lot, but I really don't know what it means... just thought it might be funny in this context).

 

[snogger]

Dude, people in this thread are convincing me I need to see this movie. You aren't helping.

I do realize my review was a little "too high".. I see maybe 1 or two movies a month at the theater and a few others on pay per view so my view point is definitely different from most. In a given year I probably see 10 to 15 "new" movies a year.Which is the reason I loved Hangover.. never saw any of the other films most compared it to so there fore it was "new" to me..Saying that, Calling Blind Side a Great.. GREAT film was a bit to much.. Looking back I'd like to knock that down to ..A very good film, with a GREAT story..

 

[jdoggydogg]

The Blind Side

You will be moved, but at the price of any nuance or complexity.

I think there is some nuance and complexity but it doesn't come until the end. Like most Hollywood movies, nuance and complexity is often lost due to time / budget constraints. I don't think it's any better or worse then most Hollywood movies in this department.

I disagree. A 10 minute short film can have plenty of nuance and complexity. Those attributes are artistic choices.

 

[Chaka]

Dude, people in this thread are convincing me I need to see this movie. You aren't helping.

Saying that, Calling Blind Side a Great.. GREAT film was a bit to much.. Looking back I'd like to knock that down to ..A very good film, with a GREAT story..

You're overthinking The Blind Side jdog. Just watch it, you know what to expect and it will deliver up to those expectations but likely will not surpass them.I said earlier that the movie it reminds me most of is Remember the Titans. I happen to love that movie because it's fun and well acted not because the plot or depth of character interactions exceeded any of my expectations about what I was getting going into the film.

 

[snogger]

Dude, people in this thread are convincing me I need to see this movie. You aren't helping.

Saying that, Calling Blind Side a Great.. GREAT film was a bit to much.. Looking back I'd like to knock that down to ..

A very good film, with a GREAT story..

You're overthinking The Blind Side jdog. Just watch it, you know what to expect and it will deliver up to those expectations but likely will not surpass them.I said earlier that the movie it reminds me most of is Remember the Titans. I happen to love that movie because it's fun and well acted not because the plot or depth of character interactions exceeded any of my expectations about what I was getting going into the film.

Not sure if you want to watch this 20/20 report before watching the movie or not

 

[jdoggydogg]

Dude, people in this thread are convincing me I need to see this movie. You aren't helping.

Saying that, Calling Blind Side a Great.. GREAT film was a bit to much.. Looking back I'd like to knock that down to ..A very good film, with a GREAT story..

You're overthinking The Blind Side jdog. Just watch it, you know what to expect and it will deliver up to those expectations but likely will not surpass them.I said earlier that the movie it reminds me most of is Remember the Titans. I happen to love that movie because it's fun and well acted not because the plot or depth of character interactions exceeded any of my expectations about what I was getting going into the film.

I know. I was kidding with him.