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[Chaka]

Which should I watch - 'Let the Right One In' or the American remake 'Let Me In'? Or both?

I preferred Let the Right One In but I think they did a decent job with the remake too. I thought the direction was better in the Norwegian version and it missed on some elements but they brought in some new things that I enjoyed as well.

 

[The Doctor]

Truth: not bad movie if you're a parent. 3.5/5

There are seven films on IMDB with that title.

You're obviously not a parent.

The terrorist one?ETA: Movie not parent

woops.. wrong name.. its Trust.. derpon netflixhttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt1529572/

 

[sports_fan]

Which should I watch - 'Let the Right One In' or the American remake 'Let Me In'? Or both?

I preferred Let the Right One In but I think they did a decent job with the remake too. I thought the direction was better in the Norwegian version and it missed on some elements but they brought in some new things that I enjoyed as well.

I thought the Swedish version was far superior. You don't need to see both unless you really enjoy it. The American version is a shot-for-shot remake with a minor twist.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Truth: not bad movie if you're a parent. 3.5/5

There are seven films on IMDB with that title.

You're obviously not a parent.

The terrorist one?ETA: Movie not parent

woops.. wrong name.. its Trust.. derpon netflixhttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt1529572/

Watched this a couple weeks ago. I think Catherine Keener and Clive Owen are both quite good and typically like them, but they didnt do much here and I didnt like this movie much. I didnt connect with/believe the characters (1 exception being the pedophile who was believable as a creep) and thought the dialogue was pretty meh. Directed by David Schwimmer isnt exactly a ringing endorsement either...2.2/5

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Really disliked the ending. Thought it tried to make a "statement" that almost all of these sexual predators get away with it, likely multiple times, without being caught and it didnt click with the rest of the movie for me and came off like a commercial about pedophiles. Wouldve been better if Clive Owen tracked this guy down and castrated him, although that probably wouldnt click with the rest of the movie either

 

[Kenny Powers]

12 Angry Men:

Watched the original with Mr. Fonda. This one deserves all the praises. Such an interesting deconstruction of a case through the jury's eyes and a study on the system and how easily our prejudices can seep into it. Really got you into the movie and it feels like you are trapped in that jury room with them. Highly recommended.

Game of Thrones:

All we have is the 1st episode that came as a teaser before the whole season is released on DVD.

Spoiler

I hope it gets better.

Spoiler

Spoiler

if you did't like GoT out the gate, don't bother with the rest, IMO. I was hooked from the get-go, and felt like it maintained the momentum steadily throughout; so imo, it doesn't get any "better" as the season progressed.

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Don't know what it is with me and HBO shows. I just think a lot of their heavy hitters have the same feel/themes to them whether its sopranos, Rome, GOT, etc... the only drama that pulled me in of their's was Six Feet Under.

Spoiler

You get around to The Wire yet or give up too soon?

I think that was a shot..... I was going to take season 1 home this week.

Just watch the entire first season before deciding if you want to continue or not

 

[El Floppo]

Truth: not bad movie if you're a parent. 3.5/5

There are seven films on IMDB with that title.

You're obviously not a parent.

The terrorist one?ETA: Movie not parent

no idea. I'm a terrible parent, and I have no idea... just figured we're in the same boat.

 

[El Floppo]

Which should I watch - 'Let the Right One In' or the American remake 'Let Me In'? Or both?

I preferred Let the Right One In but I think they did a decent job with the remake too. I thought the direction was better in the Norwegian version and it missed on some elements but they brought in some new things that I enjoyed as well.

I thought the Swedish version was far superior. You don't need to see both unless you really enjoy it. The American version is a shot-for-shot remake with a minor twist.

wait a sec- there was a Swedish AND a Norwegian version? The Danes and Fins just get lazy here?

 

[Dr. Awesome]

Which should I watch - 'Let the Right One In' or the American remake 'Let Me In'? Or both?

I preferred Let the Right One In but I think they did a decent job with the remake too. I thought the direction was better in the Norwegian version and it missed on some elements but they brought in some new things that I enjoyed as well.

I thought the Swedish version was far superior. You don't need to see both unless you really enjoy it. The American version is a shot-for-shot remake with a minor twist.

wait a sec- there was a Swedish AND a Norwegian version? The Danes and Fins just get lazy here?

Eh, I was close.

 

[El Floppo]

Watched (kinda, mostly in the background) Aliens vs Monsters and also Rio with my 4yo in recent weeks. He seemed to enjoy Rio a bit more than A v M, but I think he'd give them both thumbups. Rio was pretty sumptiously designed- especially any of the shots of the city. As a 4yo boy, most of his interest was in slapsticky silly things and fighting, and there was just enough of both to engage him. Was surprised there wasn't more of it in AvM. Both had sub-plots involving adult romances that seemed a bit superfluous for a kid's movie, and too shallow for adults watching.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Caché:

First movie I have seen from director Michael Haneke (Funny Games), and I really liked this one. Couple starts getting videotapes of somebody filming their house along with weird drawings (think the beginning of Lost Highway). Since there is no direct threat, the police are no help, so they need to figure out who is sending the tapes and why. Interesting study on guilt and crossing the line of being stalked and being the stalker. Heard good things about The White Ribbon as well, so I might seek out that one soon. 7/10

i saw this a while back and enjoyed it too. it gets the creepiness and complexity just right. daniel autiuel has to be the busiest man in the history of french cinema, especially since yves montand passed on.

Was reading a review of Cache that brought something up that really made me want to watch the movie again:

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It is actually Michael Haneke sending the tapes to the characters in his movie.

 

[KarmaPolice]

12 Angry Men:

Watched the original with Mr. Fonda. This one deserves all the praises. Such an interesting deconstruction of a case through the jury's eyes and a study on the system and how easily our prejudices can seep into it. Really got you into the movie and it feels like you are trapped in that jury room with them. Highly recommended.

Game of Thrones:

All we have is the 1st episode that came as a teaser before the whole season is released on DVD.

Spoiler

I hope it gets better.

Spoiler

Spoiler

if you did't like GoT out the gate, don't bother with the rest, IMO. I was hooked from the get-go, and felt like it maintained the momentum steadily throughout; so imo, it doesn't get any "better" as the season progressed.

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Don't know what it is with me and HBO shows. I just think a lot of their heavy hitters have the same feel/themes to them whether its sopranos, Rome, GOT, etc... the only drama that pulled me in of their's was Six Feet Under.

Spoiler

You get around to The Wire yet or give up too soon?

Spoiler

I think that was a shot..... I was going to take season 1 home this week.

Just watch the entire first season before deciding if you want to continue or not That sounds like a lot of work and stuff.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

You cant blame hbo if you have a problem with Thrones. Its a book series that stayed 99% true to the book.

I watched High on Crack Street: Lost in Lowell last night via Crackle. Its the hbo doc that followed micky ward's brother (and others) around smoking crack. Basically its a big portion of the Fighter. Im still not big on that movie, but Bale was amazing after seeing this doc.

 

[Kenny Powers]

12 Angry Men:

Watched the original with Mr. Fonda. This one deserves all the praises. Such an interesting deconstruction of a case through the jury's eyes and a study on the system and how easily our prejudices can seep into it. Really got you into the movie and it feels like you are trapped in that jury room with them. Highly recommended.

Game of Thrones:

All we have is the 1st episode that came as a teaser before the whole season is released on DVD.

Spoiler

I hope it gets better.

Spoiler

Spoiler

if you did't like GoT out the gate, don't bother with the rest, IMO. I was hooked from the get-go, and felt like it maintained the momentum steadily throughout; so imo, it doesn't get any "better" as the season progressed.

Spoiler

Don't know what it is with me and HBO shows. I just think a lot of their heavy hitters have the same feel/themes to them whether its sopranos, Rome, GOT, etc... the only drama that pulled me in of their's was Six Feet Under.

Spoiler

You get around to The Wire yet or give up too soon?

Spoiler

I think that was a shot..... I was going to take season 1 home this week.

Spoiler

Just watch the entire first season before deciding if you want to continue or not

That sounds like a lot of work and stuff.

Well, you might love it from the get go like me, so that'll be a moot point, but I say that because of how complex it is, namely with how many characters there are. With this in mind, it takes awhile for the storyline to really get moving, around at least half the season. IIRC, there was still a good amount of characters whose names I couldnt connect to the face by even the end of the season. If you dont like it, you dont like it, but you really have to give it at least most of the season to really know for yourself. Just trust me on this.

 

[El Floppo]

12 Angry Men:

Watched the original with Mr. Fonda. This one deserves all the praises. Such an interesting deconstruction of a case through the jury's eyes and a study on the system and how easily our prejudices can seep into it. Really got you into the movie and it feels like you are trapped in that jury room with them. Highly recommended.

Game of Thrones:

All we have is the 1st episode that came as a teaser before the whole season is released on DVD.

Spoiler

I hope it gets better.

Spoiler

Spoiler

if you did't like GoT out the gate, don't bother with the rest, IMO. I was hooked from the get-go, and felt like it maintained the momentum steadily throughout; so imo, it doesn't get any "better" as the season progressed.

Spoiler

Don't know what it is with me and HBO shows. I just think a lot of their heavy hitters have the same feel/themes to them whether its sopranos, Rome, GOT, etc... the only drama that pulled me in of their's was Six Feet Under.

Spoiler

You get around to The Wire yet or give up too soon?

Spoiler

I think that was a shot..... I was going to take season 1 home this week.

Spoiler

Just watch the entire first season before deciding if you want to continue or not

Spoiler

That sounds like a lot of work and stuff.

Well, you might love it from the get go like me, so that'll be a moot point, but I say that because of how complex it is, namely with how many characters there are. With this in mind, it takes awhile for the storyline to really get moving, around at least half the season. IIRC, there was still a good amount of characters whose names I couldnt connect to the face by even the end of the season. If you dont like it, you dont like it, but you really have to give it at least most of the season to really know for yourself. Just trust me on this.Does the first season include that mini-series... IIRC, it was called The Corner? I watched that when it came out, and was hooked before The Wire even started.

 

[Jutz]

Watching Miami Vice.

So far it's awesome. Way better than Drive... well for me at least.

I'm starting to consider attempting to pull off Sony's haircut in this movie.

 

[Jutz]

Watching Miami Vice.

So far it's awesome. Way better than Drive... well for me at least.

I'm starting to consider attempting to pull off Sony's haircut in this movie.

ETA I'm like a wine advocate when it comes to movies. I have a thing for aged cheese.

 

[Chaka]

Watching Miami Vice.

So far it's awesome. Way better than Drive... well for me at least.

I'm starting to consider attempting to pull off Sony's haircut in this movie.

I have no idea why you would compare Miami Vice to Drive.

 

[Kenny Powers]

12 Angry Men:

Watched the original with Mr. Fonda. This one deserves all the praises. Such an interesting deconstruction of a case through the jury's eyes and a study on the system and how easily our prejudices can seep into it. Really got you into the movie and it feels like you are trapped in that jury room with them. Highly recommended.

Game of Thrones:

All we have is the 1st episode that came as a teaser before the whole season is released on DVD.

Spoiler

I hope it gets better.

Spoiler

Spoiler

if you did't like GoT out the gate, don't bother with the rest, IMO. I was hooked from the get-go, and felt like it maintained the momentum steadily throughout; so imo, it doesn't get any "better" as the season progressed.

Spoiler

Don't know what it is with me and HBO shows. I just think a lot of their heavy hitters have the same feel/themes to them whether its sopranos, Rome, GOT, etc... the only drama that pulled me in of their's was Six Feet Under.

Spoiler

You get around to The Wire yet or give up too soon?

Spoiler

I think that was a shot..... I was going to take season 1 home this week.

Spoiler

Just watch the entire first season before deciding if you want to continue or not

Spoiler

That sounds like a lot of work and stuff.

Spoiler

Well, you might love it from the get go like me, so that'll be a moot point, but I say that because of how complex it is, namely with how many characters there are. With this in mind, it takes awhile for the storyline to really get moving, around at least half the season. IIRC, there was still a good amount of characters whose names I couldnt connect to the face by even the end of the season. If you dont like it, you dont like it, but you really have to give it at least most of the season to really know for yourself. Just trust me on this.

Does the first season include that mini-series... IIRC, it was called The Corner? I watched that when it came out, and was hooked before The Wire even started.No, although based in Baltimore as well, The Corner was a totally separate thing (although some actors that were in The Corner may also have been in The Wire as different characters. Dont recall).

 

[Kenny Powers]

Watching Miami Vice.

So far it's awesome. Way better than Drive... well for me at least.

I'm starting to consider attempting to pull off Sony's haircut in this movie.

ETA I'm like a wine advocate when it comes to movies. I have a thing for aged cheese.

..and I thought Miami Vice was better than most

 

[KarmaPolice]

12 Angry Men:

Watched the original with Mr. Fonda. This one deserves all the praises. Such an interesting deconstruction of a case through the jury's eyes and a study on the system and how easily our prejudices can seep into it. Really got you into the movie and it feels like you are trapped in that jury room with them. Highly recommended.

Game of Thrones:

All we have is the 1st episode that came as a teaser before the whole season is released on DVD.

Spoiler

I hope it gets better.

Spoiler

Spoiler

if you did't like GoT out the gate, don't bother with the rest, IMO. I was hooked from the get-go, and felt like it maintained the momentum steadily throughout; so imo, it doesn't get any "better" as the season progressed.

Spoiler

Don't know what it is with me and HBO shows. I just think a lot of their heavy hitters have the same feel/themes to them whether its sopranos, Rome, GOT, etc... the only drama that pulled me in of their's was Six Feet Under.

Spoiler

You get around to The Wire yet or give up too soon?

Spoiler

I think that was a shot..... I was going to take season 1 home this week.

Spoiler

Just watch the entire first season before deciding if you want to continue or not

Spoiler

That sounds like a lot of work and stuff.

Well, you might love it from the get go like me, so that'll be a moot point, but I say that because of how complex it is, namely with how many characters there are. With this in mind, it takes awhile for the storyline to really get moving, around at least half the season. IIRC, there was still a good amount of characters whose names I couldnt connect to the face by even the end of the season. If you dont like it, you dont like it, but you really have to give it at least most of the season to really know for yourself. Just trust me on this.I understand what you are getting at, and I admit that I am overly impatient with TV shows. Over the past decade I really got out of watching TV and into movies. I guess I just got used to having everything wrapped up in 2 hours or so. I can justify watching the ####tiest movies because it isn't taking that much away from me, but I usually have a very short leash with shows and will pull the plug if I have gotten a few hours into it and it hasn't grabbed me by that point. I have a huge list of movies that I want to get to, so I know sitting down for just one season of a show takes away time for 7-8 movies.

Been trying a few shows because I would like 1-2 to get into. Sometimes I get home from work late and wouldn't mind popping in something to unwind before bed, but watching a whole movie is too much. easier to justify 45-50 for an episode or two of a show.

 

[Kenny Powers]

12 Angry Men:

Watched the original with Mr. Fonda. This one deserves all the praises. Such an interesting deconstruction of a case through the jury's eyes and a study on the system and how easily our prejudices can seep into it. Really got you into the movie and it feels like you are trapped in that jury room with them. Highly recommended.

Game of Thrones:

All we have is the 1st episode that came as a teaser before the whole season is released on DVD.

Spoiler

I hope it gets better.

Spoiler

Spoiler

if you did't like GoT out the gate, don't bother with the rest, IMO. I was hooked from the get-go, and felt like it maintained the momentum steadily throughout; so imo, it doesn't get any "better" as the season progressed.

Spoiler

Don't know what it is with me and HBO shows. I just think a lot of their heavy hitters have the same feel/themes to them whether its sopranos, Rome, GOT, etc... the only drama that pulled me in of their's was Six Feet Under.

Spoiler

You get around to The Wire yet or give up too soon?

Spoiler

I think that was a shot..... I was going to take season 1 home this week.

Spoiler

Just watch the entire first season before deciding if you want to continue or not

Spoiler

That sounds like a lot of work and stuff.

Spoiler

Well, you might love it from the get go like me, so that'll be a moot point, but I say that because of how complex it is, namely with how many characters there are. With this in mind, it takes awhile for the storyline to really get moving, around at least half the season. IIRC, there was still a good amount of characters whose names I couldnt connect to the face by even the end of the season. If you dont like it, you dont like it, but you really have to give it at least most of the season to really know for yourself. Just trust me on this.

I understand what you are getting at, and I admit that I am overly impatient with TV shows. Over the past decade I really got out of watching TV and into movies. I guess I just got used to having everything wrapped up in 2 hours or so. I can justify watching the ####tiest movies because it isn't taking that much away from me, but I usually have a very short leash with shows and will pull the plug if I have gotten a few hours into it and it hasn't grabbed me by that point. I have a huge list of movies that I want to get to, so I know sitting down for just one season of a show takes away time for 7-8 movies.

Been trying a few shows because I would like 1-2 to get into. Sometimes I get home from work late and wouldn't mind popping in something to unwind before bed, but watching a whole movie is too much. easier to justify 45-50 for an episode or two of a show.

Cant disagree with that, and that is why I still havent gotten around to checking out a ton of shows Ive never seen that are more than a season deep (Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Dexter, Boardwalk Empire, Sons of Anarchy, Deadwood, etc) and really want to start. Actually, the only shows that Ive seen the entire series of are The Wire, The Sopranos, and The Shield.Being a movie fan may help carry you through The Wire the first few episodes as it is more character development until the storylines and surveillance of the drug kingpin really get rolling.

ETA: Literally 5 seconds after I post this, guy hosting a sportstalk radio show just makes a Season 5 Wire reference

 

[Jutz]

Watching Miami Vice.

So far it's awesome. Way better than Drive... well for me at least.

I'm starting to consider attempting to pull off Sony's haircut in this movie.

I have no idea why you would compare Miami Vice to Drive.

Cars, crime, revenge, a forbidden relationship. You see the two movies were virtually the same... it's just the 80s soundtrack in Miami Vice actually made sense.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Saw The Grey over the weekend.

Loved it. I'd give it a 7.5, maybe an 8.

The trailers show an action movie, which it only sort of is. It's more of a survival movie which is a bit different.

Liam Neeson is the best actor working today, making the most consistently watchable movies, and it's not even close.

 

[saintfool]

Does the first season include that mini-series... IIRC, it was called The Corner? I watched that when it came out, and was hooked before The Wire even started.

great cast for that. TK Carter and Khandi Alexander do some really good work in the series.

 

[El Floppo]

Does the first season include that mini-series... IIRC, it was called The Corner? I watched that when it came out, and was hooked before The Wire even started.

great cast for that. TK Carter and Khandi Alexander do some really good work in the series.

But was I wrong thinking that the characters and stories continued into The Wire? Seemed like they did, but my memory sucks.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Saw The Grey over the weekend.

Loved it. I'd give it a 7.5, maybe an 8.

The trailers show an action movie, which it only sort of is. It's more of a survival movie which is a bit different.

Liam Neeson is the best actor working today, making the most consistently watchable movies, and it's not even close.

Now you've done lost yo' mind. I will agree that he makes watchable movies though.

 

[jamny]

The Debt - overall a very good movie. It started out really good but some scenes in the middle of the movie were pissing me off. Feeding him, shaving him, talking to him...wtf? It was really annoying and had me complaining out loud. It recovered nicely and had a good twist and a solid ending. Helen Mirren is great as usual. She's a must-see when she puts out a movie, imo. Overall, with my complaints of the second act included, it was well worth watching and recommending. 3/5

They also could have found a better actor to play the older Worthington. Looked nothing like what he would look like.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Which should I watch - 'Let the Right One In' or the American remake 'Let Me In'? Or both?

I preferred Let the Right One In but I think they did a decent job with the remake too. I thought the direction was better in the Norwegian version and it missed on some elements but they brought in some new things that I enjoyed as well.

I thought the Swedish version was far superior. You don't need to see both unless you really enjoy it. The American version is a shot-for-shot remake with a minor twist.

If it was a shot for shot remake, why is the original "far superior"?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Saw The Grey over the weekend.

Loved it. I'd give it a 7.5, maybe an 8.

The trailers show an action movie, which it only sort of is. It's more of a survival movie which is a bit different.

Liam Neeson is the best actor working today, making the most consistently watchable movies, and it's not even close.

Now you've done lost yo' mind. I will agree that he makes watchable movies though.

Well, okay. I meant more emphasis on the latter point than the former.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Which should I watch - 'Let the Right One In' or the American remake 'Let Me In'? Or both?

I preferred Let the Right One In but I think they did a decent job with the remake too. I thought the direction was better in the Norwegian version and it missed on some elements but they brought in some new things that I enjoyed as well.

I thought the Swedish version was far superior. You don't need to see both unless you really enjoy it. The American version is a shot-for-shot remake with a minor twist.

If it was a shot for shot remake, why is the original "far superior"?

The American version is better because you don't have to listen to the "herber gerber derber" for two hours.

 

[sports_fan]

Which should I watch - 'Let the Right One In' or the American remake 'Let Me In'? Or both?

I preferred Let the Right One In but I think they did a decent job with the remake too. I thought the direction was better in the Norwegian version and it missed on some elements but they brought in some new things that I enjoyed as well.

I thought the Swedish version was far superior. You don't need to see both unless you really enjoy it. The American version is a shot-for-shot remake with a minor twist.

If it was a shot for shot remake, why is the original "far superior"?

American version just didn't work as well for me.

 

[jamny]

Which should I watch - 'Let the Right One In' or the American remake 'Let Me In'? Or both?

I preferred Let the Right One In but I think they did a decent job with the remake too. I thought the direction was better in the Norwegian version and it missed on some elements but they brought in some new things that I enjoyed as well.

I thought the Swedish version was far superior. You don't need to see both unless you really enjoy it. The American version is a shot-for-shot remake with a minor twist.

If it was a shot for shot remake, why is the original "far superior"?

The American version did't come close to capturing the creepiness of the Swedish version.If you watch the original, be sure to watch the original theatrical subtitles. They released the first DVD with new English subtitles. That's the one I watched and the translation was really poor. They were inundated with complaints and finally returned to the original. I haven't seen it with them but heard it's much better.

 

[The Doctor]

contagion. was interested throughout

ill give it 4/5

 

[saintfool]

Does the first season include that mini-series... IIRC, it was called The Corner? I watched that when it came out, and was hooked before The Wire even started.

great cast for that. TK Carter and Khandi Alexander do some really good work in the series.

But was I wrong thinking that the characters and stories continued into The Wire? Seemed like they did, but my memory sucks.

I haven't watched either in soime time, so I can't say for sure. I don't think so though. Same scene but not characters.

 

[Chaka]

Does the first season include that mini-series... IIRC, it was called The Corner? I watched that when it came out, and was hooked before The Wire even started.

great cast for that. TK Carter and Khandi Alexander do some really good work in the series.

But was I wrong thinking that the characters and stories continued into The Wire? Seemed like they did, but my memory sucks.

Not the same characters or stories. IIRC it was entirely focused on the streets with very little, if anything, from the police angle. Lots of the same actors as the Wire but not in the same roles (e.g. Lance Kendrick who played Lt. Daniels in The Wire was a junkie in The Corner).

 

[jdoggydogg]

Watching Miami Vice.

So far it's awesome. Way better than Drive... well for me at least.

I'm starting to consider attempting to pull off Sony's haircut in this movie.

I have no idea why you would compare Miami Vice to Drive.

Cars, crime, revenge, a forbidden relationship. You see the two movies were virtually the same... it's just the 80s soundtrack in Miami Vice actually made sense.

Didn't like the Miami Vice movie at all, and I'd call myself a Michael Mann fan.

 

[jdoggydogg]

The Debt - overall a very good movie. It started out really good but some scenes in the middle of the movie were pissing me off. Feeding him, shaving him, talking to him...wtf? It was really annoying and had me complaining out loud. It recovered nicely and had a good twist and a solid ending. Helen Mirren is great as usual. She's a must-see when she puts out a movie, imo. Overall, with my complaints of the second act included, it was well worth watching and recommending. 3/5

They also could have found a better actor to play the older Worthington. Looked nothing like what he would look like.

Really liked the movie aside from the ending.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

The Debt - overall a very good movie. It started out really good but some scenes in the middle of the movie were pissing me off. Feeding him, shaving him, talking to him...wtf? It was really annoying and had me complaining out loud. It recovered nicely and had a good twist and a solid ending. Helen Mirren is great as usual. She's a must-see when she puts out a movie, imo. Overall, with my complaints of the second act included, it was well worth watching and recommending. 3/5

They also could have found a better actor to play the older Worthington. Looked nothing like what he would look like.

Really liked the movie aside from the ending.

Yea, what the hell was that all about?

 

[jdoggydogg]

The Debt - overall a very good movie. It started out really good but some scenes in the middle of the movie were pissing me off. Feeding him, shaving him, talking to him...wtf? It was really annoying and had me complaining out loud. It recovered nicely and had a good twist and a solid ending. Helen Mirren is great as usual. She's a must-see when she puts out a movie, imo. Overall, with my complaints of the second act included, it was well worth watching and recommending. 3/5

They also could have found a better actor to play the older Worthington. Looked nothing like what he would look like.

Really liked the movie aside from the ending.

Yea, what the hell was that all about?

Kind of an odd choice given the rest of the movie.

 

[El Floppo]

Does the first season include that mini-series... IIRC, it was called The Corner? I watched that when it came out, and was hooked before The Wire even started.

great cast for that. TK Carter and Khandi Alexander do some really good work in the series.

But was I wrong thinking that the characters and stories continued into The Wire? Seemed like they did, but my memory sucks.

Not the same characters or stories. IIRC it was entirely focused on the streets with very little, if anything, from the police angle. Lots of the same actors as the Wire but not in the same roles (e.g. Lance Kendrick who played Lt. Daniels in The Wire was a junkie in The Corner).

 

[KarmaPolice]

Which should I watch - 'Let the Right One In' or the American remake 'Let Me In'? Or both?

I preferred Let the Right One In but I think they did a decent job with the remake too. I thought the direction was better in the Norwegian version and it missed on some elements but they brought in some new things that I enjoyed as well.

I thought the Swedish version was far superior. You don't need to see both unless you really enjoy it. The American version is a shot-for-shot remake with a minor twist.

If it was a shot for shot remake, why is the original "far superior"?

The American version did't come close to capturing the creepiness of the Swedish version.If you watch the original, be sure to watch the original theatrical subtitles. They released the first DVD with new English subtitles. That's the one I watched and the translation was really poor. They were inundated with complaints and finally returned to the original. I haven't seen it with them but heard it's much better.

Yeah, you're right. Seemed like a silly statement at the time, but then I remembered the Psycho remake. I still really liked the remake, but it is frustrating when a remake brings absolutely nothing to the table other than making it so American audiences do have to be bothered with the subtitles. It didn't have the creepiness, and there were a couple silly looking FX shots. This is a big reason I am still hesitant to see the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo remake.

 

[El Floppo]

Which should I watch - 'Let the Right One In' or the American remake 'Let Me In'? Or both?

I preferred Let the Right One In but I think they did a decent job with the remake too. I thought the direction was better in the Norwegian version and it missed on some elements but they brought in some new things that I enjoyed as well.

I thought the Swedish version was far superior. You don't need to see both unless you really enjoy it. The American version is a shot-for-shot remake with a minor twist.

If it was a shot for shot remake, why is the original "far superior"?

The American version did't come close to capturing the creepiness of the Swedish version.If you watch the original, be sure to watch the original theatrical subtitles. They released the first DVD with new English subtitles. That's the one I watched and the translation was really poor. They were inundated with complaints and finally returned to the original. I haven't seen it with them but heard it's much better.

Yeah, you're right. Seemed like a silly statement at the time, but then I remembered the Psycho remake. I still really liked the remake, but it is frustrating when a remake brings absolutely nothing to the table other than making it so American audiences do have to be bothered with the subtitles. It didn't have the creepiness, and there were a couple silly looking FX shots. This is a big reason I am still hesitant to see the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo remake.

Hgmmm... I found the Dragon Tattoo original ridiculous, but thought a remake done by Fincher might be tempting.

 

[jamny]

Which should I watch - 'Let the Right One In' or the American remake 'Let Me In'? Or both?

I preferred Let the Right One In but I think they did a decent job with the remake too. I thought the direction was better in the Norwegian version and it missed on some elements but they brought in some new things that I enjoyed as well.

I thought the Swedish version was far superior. You don't need to see both unless you really enjoy it. The American version is a shot-for-shot remake with a minor twist.

If it was a shot for shot remake, why is the original "far superior"?

The American version did't come close to capturing the creepiness of the Swedish version.If you watch the original, be sure to watch the original theatrical subtitles. They released the first DVD with new English subtitles. That's the one I watched and the translation was really poor. They were inundated with complaints and finally returned to the original. I haven't seen it with them but heard it's much better.

Yeah, you're right. Seemed like a silly statement at the time, but then I remembered the Psycho remake. I still really liked the remake, but it is frustrating when a remake brings absolutely nothing to the table other than making it so American audiences do have to be bothered with the subtitles. It didn't have the creepiness, and there were a couple silly looking FX shots. This is a big reason I am still hesitant to see the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo remake.

I thought the remake was pretty good too. Yeah, the tunnel scene looked especially cheesy compared to the original. I still haven't seen the third part of the trilogy yet. I'm happy to hear good reviews for the remake. What's the consensus on that one compared to the original?

 

[packersfan]

Watching Miami Vice.

So far it's awesome. Way better than Drive... well for me at least.

I'm starting to consider attempting to pull off Sony's haircut in this movie.

I have no idea why you would compare Miami Vice to Drive.

Cars, crime, revenge, a forbidden relationship. You see the two movies were virtually the same... it's just the 80s soundtrack in Miami Vice actually made sense.

Didn't like the Miami Vice movie at all, and I'd call myself a Michael Mann fan.

I'm a huge Michael Mann fan and I thought it was terrible. Even if it didn't pale in comparison to the TV show (which I believe it did) I still thought it would've been a boring movie. Looked great as all Mann films do but poor casting, weak story (especially if you've seen the TV show and saw the far superior Season 1 episode) and just a complete waste of time.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Liam Neeson is the best actor working today, making the most consistently watchable movies, and it's not even close.

He's real good, but not close to best. I am surprised he is still being cast as a bad ### so often (Im guessing The Grey, Unknown, Taken, A-Team, Clash of the Titans, Batman Begins). He definitely is believable though despite being close to getting his AARP card.A movie with him and Banderas from a few years ago, The Other Man, I watched a few months ago and it was a real stinker though.

 

[Luke Skywalker]

Finally saw Super 8 last night and it was probably one of the more enjoyable movies I have watched in the last 3-4 years. The alien was kind of cheesy and the ending was too predictably Speilberg-y. And JJ Abrams love affair with lens flares is obnoxious. But I still loved it.

 

[Chaka]

Liam Neeson is the best actor working today, making the most consistently watchable movies, and it's not even close.

He's real good, but not close to best. I am surprised he is still being cast as a bad ### so often (Im guessing The Grey, Unknown, Taken, A-Team, Clash of the Titans, Batman Begins). He definitely is believable though despite being close to getting his AARP card.A movie with him and Banderas from a few years ago, The Other Man, I watched a few months ago and it was a real stinker though.

Neeson is a big, physically imposing dude. He'll be able to pull off the bad ### roles for awhile yet.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Finally saw Super 8 last night and it was probably one of the more enjoyable movies I have watched in the last 3-4 years. The alien was kind of cheesy and the ending was too predictably Speilberg-y. And JJ Abrams love affair with lens flares is obnoxious. But I still loved it.

Pretty much exactly how I'd describe it.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Watching Miami Vice.

So far it's awesome. Way better than Drive... well for me at least.

I'm starting to consider attempting to pull off Sony's haircut in this movie.

I have no idea why you would compare Miami Vice to Drive.

Cars, crime, revenge, a forbidden relationship. You see the two movies were virtually the same... it's just the 80s soundtrack in Miami Vice actually made sense.

Didn't like the Miami Vice movie at all, and I'd call myself a Michael Mann fan.

I'm a huge Michael Mann fan and I thought it was terrible. Even if it didn't pale in comparison to the TV show (which I believe it did) I still thought it would've been a boring movie. Looked great as all Mann films do but poor casting, weak story (especially if you've seen the TV show and saw the far superior Season 1 episode) and just a complete waste of time.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but Mann's Collateral is a better movie all around.

 

[Chaka]

Finally saw Super 8 last night and it was probably one of the more enjoyable movies I have watched in the last 3-4 years. The alien was kind of cheesy and the ending was too predictably Speilberg-y. And JJ Abrams love affair with lens flares is obnoxious. But I still loved it.

I enjoyed this one too. It has flaws but it was fun.