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[jdoggydogg]

I watched Brick this weekend. Other than a little bit of difficulty figuring out some of the dialogue (fast talkers), the movie was brilliant.

A very smartly made film noir set at a high school. I would have thought that concept to be very hard to pull off, but it was.

Just saw Brick and pretty well agree with this. The movie is a pretty big stretch, but I'm way more forgiving for a film that's ambitious as this than I am for your standard superhero film, for example. Pretty brilliant film even though it was kind of difficult to understand the kids' "accelerated English" with how fast they talk. I saw that many in this thread thought the acting was poor, but I had no problems with it whatsoever, and would even go as far as saying I thought it was one of the best acting in a movie set in a high school that I've seen.

This movie feels like a teenage David Mamet movie wherein every actor speaks same the same sullen monotone.

 

[Time Kibitzer]

I watched Brick this weekend. Other than a little bit of difficulty figuring out some of the dialogue (fast talkers), the movie was brilliant.

A very smartly made film noir set at a high school. I would have thought that concept to be very hard to pull off, but it was.

Just saw Brick and pretty well agree with this. The movie is a pretty big stretch, but I'm way more forgiving for a film that's ambitious as this than I am for your standard superhero film, for example. Pretty brilliant film even though it was kind of difficult to understand the kids' "accelerated English" with how fast they talk. I saw that many in this thread thought the acting was poor, but I had no problems with it whatsoever, and would even go as far as saying I thought it was one of the best acting in a movie set in a high school that I've seen.

This movie feels like a teenage David Mamet movie wherein every actor speaks same the same sullen monotone.

The dialogue was definitely influenced by Mamet, but the fact that the majority of the characters spoke in a sullen monotone didn't detract the viewing experience for me at all. The majority of the characters in the film are loners, drug-addicts, and bullies; speaking in a sullen monotone is more realistic than them smiling all the time and cracking jokes imo. Not to mention that the drama chick and the football player don't fit into the sullen monotone generalization, although they were both minor characters.

 

[Daywalker]

Warrior.Went in thinking it could be a good flick. Had some surprisingly decent buzz. It was exceeded my expectations.The first hour was terrific. Was actually thinking I might like it more then "The Fighter." Really liked the characters. Wahlberg and Bale didn't become caricatures but the cast of Warrior felt more authentic.The second half was satisfying but the character development kind of tailed off as it was nearly non-stop fighting.Well all know Tom Hardy is going to be a star especially with him in a lead role in Batman. But geez you put this character next to the one he played in "Inception" and this guy is going to be a monster. His role in Inception not huge but he's just a completely different person in Warrior. Guy really is the next big-time action/drama actor.Edgerton was terrific in this as well. Although you could have probably gotten me to believe it was Sam Worthington with great makeup effects.I'd give it 3 out of 4 stars. It was real good but thought it could have been great with a few tweaks.

Spoiler

Probably budget concerns. But if they would have filmed and woven in the scenes of Hardy in the war it would have been well served. The scene with him ripping the tank door off and the friendly fire scene. Would have given Hardy more screen time and character development. Would have worked well in the second half of the film.The ending was satisfying but still thinking whether I would have wanted Nolte to throw the towel in at the start of the last round. Kind of like saving both his boys. Perhaps that would have been cheesy. Edgerton already beat up a lame Hardy in the 4th. Mabye something different in the last round? Whatever it was good still.

Spoiler

Watched this again. This time on a big-screen and surround sound. Made a big difference as far as the intensity of the last half of the movie. Song during the last fight was perfect and was much more satisfied with the ending after seeing it again.I'd put it ahead of The Fighter.

Not sure it's the better movie, but it's a more enjoyable watch than The Fighter.

Spoiler

I thought the lack of character development of Tommy was intentional and necessary. It wasn't revealed until halfway through the movie why he was as upset with Brendan as he was with his father - then a bit later why Tommy's military records couldn't be found. During the early stages of the competition, the announcers mentioned several times their difficulty in finding anything about his history. Like you said, maybe somewhere in the latter stages of the competition they could have included more info on him, but at that point it was all about the fighting.I had minor qualms with the fighting. You have to suspend disbelief to accept Brendan making it past the best fighters in the world, even considering his technical advantage. Koba should have wasted him. I thought Tommy rolled through his fighters too easily as well. He would have still been a badass without steamrolling these guys with one punch. The ending did work though.I also would have liked to have had something more conclusive about the family of Tommy's dead war buddy. He was fighting for them. When he lost, what happened to them?

Spoiler

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. But don't mind because I think at that point you know Brendan is going to take care of Tommy and by extension his war buddies family. Walking out the ring in arms was perfect and crowbarring in a line about taking care of the war-buddy family would have been forced.I understand delaying the reveals about Tommy just think they still could have depicted those war scenes accordingly. Just a minor qualm.

 

[jdoggydogg]

I watched Brick this weekend. Other than a little bit of difficulty figuring out some of the dialogue (fast talkers), the movie was brilliant.

A very smartly made film noir set at a high school. I would have thought that concept to be very hard to pull off, but it was.

Just saw Brick and pretty well agree with this. The movie is a pretty big stretch, but I'm way more forgiving for a film that's ambitious as this than I am for your standard superhero film, for example. Pretty brilliant film even though it was kind of difficult to understand the kids' "accelerated English" with how fast they talk. I saw that many in this thread thought the acting was poor, but I had no problems with it whatsoever, and would even go as far as saying I thought it was one of the best acting in a movie set in a high school that I've seen.

This movie feels like a teenage David Mamet movie wherein every actor speaks same the same sullen monotone.

The dialogue was definitely influenced by Mamet, but the fact that the majority of the characters spoke in a sullen monotone didn't detract the viewing experience for me at all. The majority of the characters in the film are loners, drug-addicts, and bullies; speaking in a sullen monotone is more realistic than them smiling all the time and cracking jokes imo. Not to mention that the drama chick and the football player don't fit into the sullen monotone generalization, although they were both minor characters.

People love this movie - so I try to be careful about my criticisms. For me, most young people are simply not very good actors.

 

[Kenny Powers]

I watched Brick this weekend. Other than a little bit of difficulty figuring out some of the dialogue (fast talkers), the movie was brilliant.

A very smartly made film noir set at a high school. I would have thought that concept to be very hard to pull off, but it was.

Just saw Brick and pretty well agree with this. The movie is a pretty big stretch, but I'm way more forgiving for a film that's ambitious as this than I am for your standard superhero film, for example. Pretty brilliant film even though it was kind of difficult to understand the kids' "accelerated English" with how fast they talk. I saw that many in this thread thought the acting was poor, but I had no problems with it whatsoever, and would even go as far as saying I thought it was one of the best acting in a movie set in a high school that I've seen.

This movie feels like a teenage David Mamet movie wherein every actor speaks same the same sullen monotone.

The dialogue was definitely influenced by Mamet, but the fact that the majority of the characters spoke in a sullen monotone didn't detract the viewing experience for me at all. The majority of the characters in the film are loners, drug-addicts, and bullies; speaking in a sullen monotone is more realistic than them smiling all the time and cracking jokes imo. Not to mention that the drama chick and the football player don't fit into the sullen monotone generalization, although they were both minor characters.

People love this movie - so I try to be careful about my criticisms. For me, most young people are simply not very good actors.

Point taken and agreed upon, but Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a very good actor and was great in this.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Mission Impossible 4

Just got back. Very entertaining movie. Liked it a lot.

Really like the first MI and thought the 3rd was ok, but the CGI explosions I saw in the trailers for this one made me think I should stay away from the 4th installment.

 

[jamny]

Saw "girl with the dragon tattoo". VERY glad I didn't read the book before as I enjoyed some of surprises near the end. REALLY enjoyed the story A warning though.. there are two scenes in this movie that made me Very uncomfortable.. watched a couple people who must have known what was coming with the bedroom scene get up a leave for a couple minutes.. just be prepared if you haven't read the book.

Never read the book but saw the original movies. I was wondering how far they would go with those two scenes. Sounds like they stuck to the script.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Saw "girl with the dragon tattoo". VERY glad I didn't read the book before as I enjoyed some of surprises near the end. REALLY enjoyed the story A warning though.. there are two scenes in this movie that made me Very uncomfortable.. watched a couple people who must have known what was coming with the bedroom scene get up a leave for a couple minutes.. just be prepared if you haven't read the book.

I am interested in seeing this vs. the original version. My guess is that the foreign version is probably a little harsher since American releases are usually toned down. I remember there being a good 2-3 scenes that were uncomfortable in the movie. I will probably catch this one on Tues and am also very interested in seeing this version of Lisbeth. Thought Noomi (?) was amazing in the first series, and think it would be hard to live up to that.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Mission Impossible 4

Just got back. Very entertaining movie. Liked it a lot.

Really like the first MI and thought the 3rd was ok, but the CGI explosions I saw in the trailers for this one made me think I should stay away from the 4th installment.

All I can tell you is that the plot is interesting, and the characters are well done. And climbing that hotel tower was dope.

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

We Bought A Zoo

Not a bad movie, just a bit formulaic.

It didn't have a Cameron Crowe feel to it. This is a kind of movie that Ron Howard or Nora Ephorn would direct.

If you have seen the previews then you know what the entire plot is about. Damon was good, as was Johansenn--though I kept wondering how many cigarettes she has smoked in her life because she has a forty-year old's smoker's voice, yet she is still a couple of years away from thirty.

 

[Time Kibitzer]

I watched Brick this weekend. Other than a little bit of difficulty figuring out some of the dialogue (fast talkers), the movie was brilliant.

A very smartly made film noir set at a high school. I would have thought that concept to be very hard to pull off, but it was.

Just saw Brick and pretty well agree with this. The movie is a pretty big stretch, but I'm way more forgiving for a film that's ambitious as this than I am for your standard superhero film, for example. Pretty brilliant film even though it was kind of difficult to understand the kids' "accelerated English" with how fast they talk. I saw that many in this thread thought the acting was poor, but I had no problems with it whatsoever, and would even go as far as saying I thought it was one of the best acting in a movie set in a high school that I've seen.

This movie feels like a teenage David Mamet movie wherein every actor speaks same the same sullen monotone.

The dialogue was definitely influenced by Mamet, but the fact that the majority of the characters spoke in a sullen monotone didn't detract the viewing experience for me at all. The majority of the characters in the film are loners, drug-addicts, and bullies; speaking in a sullen monotone is more realistic than them smiling all the time and cracking jokes imo. Not to mention that the drama chick and the football player don't fit into the sullen monotone generalization, although they were both minor characters.

People love this movie - so I try to be careful about my criticisms. For me, most young people are simply not very good actors.

Generally speaking, I agree with you; but your main issue with the film seems to be the direction of the film moreso than the kids' acting.

 

[sports_fan]

Forbidden Planet (1956)

First time viewing. I don't watch many old movies. This one surprised me, in a good way. I could see myself watching it again.

 

[netnalp]

The Color of Money

Not even close to being as good as The Huslter. Seemed like it was one of those movies where they combine a respected older actor that the industry feels won't bring in a big box office, with the new star to increase the box office draw.

It wasn't a horrible movie, but being linked to the original, it really needed a better story.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

The Color of Money

Not even close to being as good as The Huslter. Seemed like it was one of those movies where they combine a respected older actor that the industry feels won't bring in a big box office, with the new star to increase the box office draw.

It wasn't a horrible movie, but being linked to the original, it really needed a better story.

Agree with your points.

 

[Daywalker]

The Color of Money

Not even close to being as good as The Huslter. Seemed like it was one of those movies where they combine a respected older actor that the industry feels won't bring in a big box office, with the new star to increase the box office draw.

It wasn't a horrible movie, but being linked to the original, it really needed a better story.

Agree with your points.

At worst The Color of Money is a really good movie that is utterably rewatchable.

 

[Chaka]

The Color of Money

Not even close to being as good as The Huslter. Seemed like it was one of those movies where they combine a respected older actor that the industry feels won't bring in a big box office, with the new star to increase the box office draw.

It wasn't a horrible movie, but being linked to the original, it really needed a better story.

Agree with your points.

At worst The Color of Money is a really good movie that is utterably rewatchable.

Agreed. The association with The Hustler is superficial at best. It is a stand alone film on every level and knowledge of the history of Fast Eddie Felson is completely unnecessary to enjoy TCoM.

 

[netnalp]

The Color of Money

Not even close to being as good as The Huslter. Seemed like it was one of those movies where they combine a respected older actor that the industry feels won't bring in a big box office, with the new star to increase the box office draw.

It wasn't a horrible movie, but being linked to the original, it really needed a better story.

Agree with your points.

At worst The Color of Money is a really good movie that is utterably rewatchable.

Agreed. The association with The Hustler is superficial at best. It is a stand alone film on every level and knowledge of the history of Fast Eddie Felson is completely unnecessary to enjoy TCoM.

The only knowledge from The Hustler that is essential is the threat from the George C. Scott character if Eddie ever played for stakes again. TCoM could have done more to convey that.

 

[jdoggydogg]

I watched Brick this weekend. Other than a little bit of difficulty figuring out some of the dialogue (fast talkers), the movie was brilliant.

A very smartly made film noir set at a high school. I would have thought that concept to be very hard to pull off, but it was.

Just saw Brick and pretty well agree with this. The movie is a pretty big stretch, but I'm way more forgiving for a film that's ambitious as this than I am for your standard superhero film, for example. Pretty brilliant film even though it was kind of difficult to understand the kids' "accelerated English" with how fast they talk. I saw that many in this thread thought the acting was poor, but I had no problems with it whatsoever, and would even go as far as saying I thought it was one of the best acting in a movie set in a high school that I've seen.

This movie feels like a teenage David Mamet movie wherein every actor speaks same the same sullen monotone.

The dialogue was definitely influenced by Mamet, but the fact that the majority of the characters spoke in a sullen monotone didn't detract the viewing experience for me at all. The majority of the characters in the film are loners, drug-addicts, and bullies; speaking in a sullen monotone is more realistic than them smiling all the time and cracking jokes imo. Not to mention that the drama chick and the football player don't fit into the sullen monotone generalization, although they were both minor characters.

People love this movie - so I try to be careful about my criticisms. For me, most young people are simply not very good actors.

Generally speaking, I agree with you; but your main issue with the film seems to be the direction of the film moreso than the kids' acting.

Sure, I can see that. Mamet tends to bring actors down to his monotonous timbre, so clearly the director could be responsible.

 

[jdoggydogg]

The Color of Money

Not even close to being as good as The Huslter. Seemed like it was one of those movies where they combine a respected older actor that the industry feels won't bring in a big box office, with the new star to increase the box office draw.

It wasn't a horrible movie, but being linked to the original, it really needed a better story.

I'm a big fan of Scorsese, but this is the worst Scorsese movie I've ever seen.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Forbidden Planet (1956)First time viewing. I don't watch many old movies. This one surprised me, in a good way. I could see myself watching it again.

Excellent movie. Very thoughtful.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

The Color of Money

Not even close to being as good as The Huslter. Seemed like it was one of those movies where they combine a respected older actor that the industry feels won't bring in a big box office, with the new star to increase the box office draw.

It wasn't a horrible movie, but being linked to the original, it really needed a better story.

I'm a big fan of Scorsese, but this is the worst Scorsese movie I've ever seen.

I thought this movie was horrible and it was horrible that Paul Newman won an Oscar for it

 

[Chaka]

The Color of Money

Not even close to being as good as The Huslter. Seemed like it was one of those movies where they combine a respected older actor that the industry feels won't bring in a big box office, with the new star to increase the box office draw.

It wasn't a horrible movie, but being linked to the original, it really needed a better story.

Agree with your points.

At worst The Color of Money is a really good movie that is utterably rewatchable.

Agreed. The association with The Hustler is superficial at best. It is a stand alone film on every level and knowledge of the history of Fast Eddie Felson is completely unnecessary to enjoy TCoM.

The only knowledge from The Hustler that is essential is the threat from the George C. Scott character if Eddie ever played for stakes again. TCoM could have done more to convey that.

I am not sure how that knowledge would impact the viewing of TCoM in any way.

 

[jdoggydogg]

The Color of Money

Not even close to being as good as The Huslter. Seemed like it was one of those movies where they combine a respected older actor that the industry feels won't bring in a big box office, with the new star to increase the box office draw.

It wasn't a horrible movie, but being linked to the original, it really needed a better story.

I'm a big fan of Scorsese, but this is the worst Scorsese movie I've ever seen.

I thought this movie was horrible and it was horrible that Paul Newman won an Oscar for it

Performances (and movies) that were better in 1986:Michael Caine "Hannah and Her Sisters"

Willem Dafoe "Platoon"

I know many of those were supporting roles. Still...better.

 

[Yankee23Fan]

If anyone is looking for a family movie, Dolphin Tale was pretty solid. Got it for my son for Christmas becuase he saw it in the theatre and loved it. It's a solid family movie all around....

 

[jdoggydogg]

If anyone is looking for a family movie, Dolphin Tale was pretty solid. Got it for my son for Christmas becuase he saw it in the theatre and loved it. It's a solid family movie all around....

I was wondering about this one. My won wants to see it.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

So I saw three "artsy" type films this weekend:

The Red Violin - 6.5/10

Not terrible, but too long by about 15-20 minutes and the final plot resolution is...weak.

Melancholia - 5/10

The opening shots are cool.

After that, the film is divided into two parts. The first part shows you what it's like to be depressed and is terrible. Really, really awful.

The second part deals with the impending destruction of Earth at the hands of Melancholia and isn't too bad. Some of the shots are quite brilliant in fact.

But I can't recommend this to too many people. Krista maybe.

My Week With Marilyn - 7/10

Worth the watch for Michelle Williams' performance, which should get her a nom.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Melancholia - 5/10

The opening shots are cool. After that, the film is divided into two parts. The first part shows you what it's like to be depressed and is terrible. Really, really awful. The second part deals with the impending destruction of Earth at the hands of Melancholia and isn't too bad. Some of the shots are quite brilliant in fact.

But I can't recommend this to too many people. Krista maybe.

No one does really, really awful better than Lars von Trier.I'm not a fan.

 

[netnalp]

The Color of Money

Not even close to being as good as The Huslter. Seemed like it was one of those movies where they combine a respected older actor that the industry feels won't bring in a big box office, with the new star to increase the box office draw.

It wasn't a horrible movie, but being linked to the original, it really needed a better story.

Agree with your points.

At worst The Color of Money is a really good movie that is utterably rewatchable.

Agreed. The association with The Hustler is superficial at best. It is a stand alone film on every level and knowledge of the history of Fast Eddie Felson is completely unnecessary to enjoy TCoM.

The only knowledge from The Hustler that is essential is the threat from the George C. Scott character if Eddie ever played for stakes again. TCoM could have done more to convey that.

I am not sure how that knowledge would impact the viewing of TCoM in any way.

Because people would question why Eddie stopped hustling in the first place. Knowing the threat you know why Eddie can't hustle on his own and needs to find a person to stake. Without that, it doesn't seem sufficient that Eddie got too old. Pool doesn't seem to be one of those games where a person's ability would decline until they had a condition where their ability to move their body was impaired.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Might have watched two of the most mind-numbingly idiotic movies I've seen in a long time this weekend in Paycheck and Tron: Legacy. At least Tron was fun to look at, so it had that going for it. Not sure a good thing could be said about Paycheck. If you try to think about the plot in either your head just might explode.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Hall Pass

Awful. Owen Wilson is the most one-dimensional actor in recent memory.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Haven't watched this in like 25 years. Every bit as fun as I remembered.

What I had forgotten, however, is how hilariously terrible Khan's henchman look. The costume designers took queues from hair metal bands for these outfits.

 

[Payne]

Hall Pass

Awful. Owen Wilson is the most one-dimensional actor in recent memory.

"Awful"? Really? "Awful"?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Might have watched two of the most mind-numbingly idiotic movies I've seen in a long time this weekend in Paycheck and Tron: Legacy. At least Tron was fun to look at, so it had that going for it. Not sure a good thing could be said about Paycheck. If you try to think about the plot in either your head just might explode.

I thought Paycheck was sort of fun in a B-Movie fashion. It reminds me a lot of the later Schwarzenegger movies like 6th Day and Eraser as well as probably my favorite modern, schlocky, b-movie - A Sound Of Thunder.Tron is awesome. It looks good, sounds good, has a smoking Olivia Wilde, and shows the kids what a video arcade used to look like.

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Haven't watched this in like 25 years. Every bit as fun as I remembered.

What I had forgotten, however, is how hilariously terrible Khan's henchman look. The costume designers took queues from hair metal bands for these outfits.

Still one of my top 10 favorite movies. Good call on the henchmen, though. Fortunately they're mostly kept in the background.

 

[Sabertooth]

Watched The Debt last night. Pretty solid flick. I still don't understand the ending really though.

 

[17seconds]

The Color of Money

Not even close to being as good as The Huslter. Seemed like it was one of those movies where they combine a respected older actor that the industry feels won't bring in a big box office, with the new star to increase the box office draw.

It wasn't a horrible movie, but being linked to the original, it really needed a better story.

I'm a big fan of Scorsese, but this is the worst Scorsese movie I've ever seen.

I guess you haven't seen Bringing Out The Dead.I love Color of Money. Have watched it 3X more than The Hustler.

However, it's as much about the game (9-ball vs. straight pool) that made it rewatchable. It came out when 9-ball was getting popular.

 

[hooter311]

Larry Crowne

Awful in nearly every way, and I tend to like Tom Hanks movies more than others. Pointless to cast Cranston, hopefully he got a fat check for that one.

1/5

 

[krista4]

So I saw three "artsy" type films this weekend:

The Red Violin - 6.5/10

Not terrible, but too long by about 15-20 minutes and the final plot resolution is...weak.

Melancholia - 5/10

The opening shots are cool.

After that, the film is divided into two parts. The first part shows you what it's like to be depressed and is terrible. Really, really awful.

The second part deals with the impending destruction of Earth at the hands of Melancholia and isn't too bad. Some of the shots are quite brilliant in fact.

But I can't recommend this to too many people. Krista maybe.

My Week With Marilyn - 7/10

Worth the watch for Michelle Williams' performance, which should get her a nom.

I tend to like Lars von Trier movies but tend not to like Kirsten Dunst, so I don't know.I remember thinking very highly of The Red Violin when first seeing it years ago, but I'm not sure if it would hold up.

 

[krista4]

Oh, I watched Moneyball on a plane yesterday. Actually really liked it a lot, much more than expected. 4/5

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I tend to like Lars von Trier movies but tend not to like Kirsten Dunst, so I don't know.

Oh yeah...For those that do like Dunst, or at least don't mind how she looks, she's quite tastefully shown completely au naturale.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

The Color of Money

Not even close to being as good as The Huslter. Seemed like it was one of those movies where they combine a respected older actor that the industry feels won't bring in a big box office, with the new star to increase the box office draw.

It wasn't a horrible movie, but being linked to the original, it really needed a better story.

I'm a big fan of Scorsese, but this is the worst Scorsese movie I've ever seen.

I thought this movie was horrible and it was horrible that Paul Newman won an Oscar for it

Performances (and movies) that were better in 1986:Michael Caine "Hannah and Her Sisters"

Willem Dafoe "Platoon"

I know many of those were supporting roles. Still...better.

Caine won best Supporting actor for that role, but I think Tom Berenger should have won for Platoon instead.

 

[saintfool]

Went to see "Sherlock Holmes" with the in-laws yesterday. Fun but utterly forgettable. Waste of everyone's talents really.

Also, caught "hangover" sequel with my wife and her family. Um, not so good. Tired and predictable all the way through. Obvious cash grab for all parties involved.

 

[jdoggydogg]

The Color of Money

Not even close to being as good as The Huslter. Seemed like it was one of those movies where they combine a respected older actor that the industry feels won't bring in a big box office, with the new star to increase the box office draw.

It wasn't a horrible movie, but being linked to the original, it really needed a better story.

I'm a big fan of Scorsese, but this is the worst Scorsese movie I've ever seen.

I guess you haven't seen Bringing Out The Dead.I love Color of Money. Have watched it 3X more than The Hustler.

However, it's as much about the game (9-ball vs. straight pool) that made it rewatchable. It came out when 9-ball was getting popular.

I saw Bringing Out The Dead. Very forgettable movie, but I don't recall thinking it was cheesy in the way that Money is.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Larry Crowne

Awful in nearly every way, and I tend to like Tom Hanks movies more than others. Pointless to cast Cranston, hopefully he got a fat check for that one.

1/5

I've always liked Hanks as an actor, but he is so overexposed at this point, I'd be fine if his movie career was over.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Went to see "Sherlock Holmes" with the in-laws yesterday. Fun but utterly forgettable. Waste of everyone's talents really.

That's exactly how I'd describe both the Ritchie movies.

 

[Apple Jack]

Watched The Debt last night. Pretty solid flick. I still don't understand the ending really though.

It was odd. Was the crazy guy part of the surgeons plan to get the writer there while having an out or did he just know him and adopted the story because he was senile? And her seeing the guy and chasing him up the stairs was a stretch. I still liked it.

 

[Apple Jack]

I tend to like Lars von Trier movies but tend not to like Kirsten Dunst, so I don't know.

Oh yeah...For those that do like Dunst, or at least don't mind how she looks, she's quite tastefully shown completely au naturale.

She's a much more consistent actress now. She's good in both this and all good things, and is very naked in both. Never expected that from her.

 

[hooter311]

The Color of Money

Not even close to being as good as The Huslter. Seemed like it was one of those movies where they combine a respected older actor that the industry feels won't bring in a big box office, with the new star to increase the box office draw.

It wasn't a horrible movie, but being linked to the original, it really needed a better story.

I'm a big fan of Scorsese, but this is the worst Scorsese movie I've ever seen.

I guess you haven't seen Bringing Out The Dead.I love Color of Money. Have watched it 3X more than The Hustler.

However, it's as much about the game (9-ball vs. straight pool) that made it rewatchable. It came out when 9-ball was getting popular.

I saw Bringing Out The Dead. Very forgettable movie, but I don't recall thinking it was cheesy in the way that Money is.

Hey now, you're calling scenes like the "Werewolves of London"...cheesy?I don't even know if I was born yet so I have no idea what the critical appeal was for this, but Tom Cruise has always rocked as a movie star for me.

 

[hooter311]

Larry Crowne

Awful in nearly every way, and I tend to like Tom Hanks movies more than others. Pointless to cast Cranston, hopefully he got a fat check for that one.

1/5

I've always liked Hanks as an actor, but he is so overexposed at this point, I'd be fine if his movie career was over.

hmm, I was slightly offended at first, but you may have a point here. We truly have "seen it all" with him, haven't we?

 

[joffer]

The Color of Money

Not even close to being as good as The Huslter. Seemed like it was one of those movies where they combine a respected older actor that the industry feels won't bring in a big box office, with the new star to increase the box office draw.

It wasn't a horrible movie, but being linked to the original, it really needed a better story.

I'm a big fan of Scorsese, but this is the worst Scorsese movie I've ever seen.

whoah, we're usually in synch on movies, but gotta disagree herenothing epic or anything, but TCoM is solid

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Horrible Bosses was pretty horrible.

I havent seen the new Sherlock Holmes yet, but thought the first was a good and fun action flick. Why its called a sherlock holmes movie though i do not get.