hooter311
Footballguy
Oh my, should have been done 10 years ago if they were going to pull it off right. Have you seen what Pesci looks like these days? (ask chet)
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Kenny Powers
Footballguy
It definitely isnt on the level of Shaun or Fuzz, but this movie creeps into romcom territory and is better than 90% of those types of movies.
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Definitely...I know JDD isnt on the The Rock boat, but since Die Hard, I dont think theres been a better pure action movie than The Rock or MI. And while MI3 was a nice comeback, the original deserves even more credit. Maybe the first action movie that brought in the computer/interweb angle with it full force.
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Pretty much agree with that, although Ive always thought Crowe was a pretty good actor. I think this won Best Pic?! If not, it was close, but there are a bunch of scenes that come off as cheesy, just like Bettany's character in the entire movie. I like Crowe and Connelly, and Bettany, but the whole did not add up to the sum of its parts.
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Reverse the order of these movies, and that looks like a wednesday night when I was 19 and started drinking at 6pm
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Im sure were in the minority, but I'll take Carlito's Way over Scarface any day of teh week. Very likely Pacino's best performance of the last 30 years, yet Sean Penn steals the movie in arguably his best performance - and he's possibly had more great ones than Pacino at this point. Leguizamo and Guzman pretty much built their stereotype characters from this movie.I think it was Chaka who said he never saw it, but yeah, Top O the Queue!
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Even if its 10 or 20 years too late, Id much rather see Scorsese direct that Pacino/Pesci flick than the bolded
saintfool
Dead sexy
Don't smoke crack. It's a ghetto drug.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I read this yesterday. Very exciting.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
What a disappointing movie. Too much talent here to waste on this nonsense.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Love this movie. Brilliant satire.
Statorama
Footballguy
9 Figures? Did he make THAT much scratch on the back end of Iron Man?Although, I wouldn't be surprised if he's a huge jerk. He's gotta be worth close 9 figures, if not more. I would be if I had that kind of money, so I don't blame you Jon.
Statorama
Footballguy
Building tension? For what? That insanely epic ending?
May have been better served if it didn't have Clooney in the lead. He's built a kind of vibe for himself that didn't lend itself very well to this role.
saintfool
Dead sexy
how did you feel about his work in "syriana"?
saintfool
Dead sexy
pretty much all of those SITC actresses stink.
hooter311
Footballguy
He was an Executive Producer and Director on both Iron Mans, IM grossed 318 million, IM 2 grossed 312 million. He also directed Elf which grossed 173 million on a 33 million dollar budget.I'd say he pocketed close to 100 million combined easy on those 3 productions.ETA: Quick google search estimates his net worth at 40 million, so maybe I'm way off.9 Figures? Did he make THAT much scratch on the back end of Iron Man?Although, I wouldn't be surprised if he's a huge jerk. He's gotta be worth close 9 figures, if not more. I would be if I had that kind of money, so I don't blame you Jon.
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Chaka
Footballguy
12.5% of the gross seems like a lot but I don't know much about hollywood salaries.He was an Executive Producer and Director on both Iron Mans, IM grossed 318 million, IM 2 grossed 312 million. He also directed Elf which grossed 173 million on a 33 million dollar budget.I'd say he pocketed close to 100 million combined easy on those 3 productions.9 Figures? Did he make THAT much scratch on the back end of Iron Man?
McJose
Footballguy
Good point. But she was really bad and then she showed up in Couples Retreat.
Early_10
footballgoddess
Early_10
footballgoddess
So it has a chance.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
No one asked me, but I love that movie.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Is anyone in that show / movie a good actress?
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
When Favreau made the original Iron Man, he'd never directed a big action movie before. So the studio took a risk with that. I bet he didn't make a ton on the original. The sequel, however, surely made Favreau 10 times more than he had on any previous project.He was an Executive Producer and Director on both Iron Mans, IM grossed 318 million, IM 2 grossed 312 million. He also directed Elf which grossed 173 million on a 33 million dollar budget.I'd say he pocketed close to 100 million combined easy on those 3 productions.ETA: Quick google search estimates his net worth at 40 million, so maybe I'm way off.9 Figures? Did he make THAT much scratch on the back end of Iron Man?
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I liked this movie, although I seem to be in the minority.I hope your and my movie taste differs. I just picked this up for tonight.
Glaven
Footballguy
Saw on some TV channel a few days ago they were showing old interviews with the cast of this film promoting the movie, which is pretty damn odd considering it's a 2008 indy film, although it was ~2am at the time. It looked intriguing enough and considering some of the names in the cast I decided to check it out. Pretty good film. Apart from a few scenes, I thought the acting was well done. Was really impressed with Rory Culkin in the lead role, don't think I've ever seen him in a movie before but I came away impressed. I really liked how the character with Lyme's disease was portrayed, particularly the feelings of tennitis it enduces for the audience.
Was also astounded to discover Scorcese was an excutive producer. Nothing about the movie suggested that. Still a good film though.
Cliff Clavin
Footballguy
Red Cliff: A visually fantastic movie but the story line felt very thin. Other than the War Strategist (he doesn't seem to be listed on imdb) there was very little character development. You get a superficial view of everyone but barely enough to learn anything about them. Maybe it's just me, but I had a very hard time keeping all of the characters straight. Their names were all very similar and when in their helmets and armor, it was difficult to tell them apart. It felt like the movie was entirely about the planning of an attack and the attack itself with little else. Nothing wrong with that imo but from reading other reviews it seems people are raving about this movie and I'm not sure why... great battle scenes but that is about it. 3.5/5
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Did you watch the shortened American version or the four hour international?
Cliff Clavin
Footballguy
I'm guessing the shortened American version. It was about 2:30-3 hours and was not dubbed.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Then I can see why you felt like you did. The longer version gets into each character quite a bit more.I'm guessing the shortened American version. It was about 2:30-3 hours and was not dubbed.
Chaka
Footballguy
Agreed. It's amazing that a 2:30 movie falls short on character development but there is so much going on in Red Cliff that it simply requires the full version to enjoy the whole story (although they could have shortened the dueling banjos portion in the long version).I can see how the names can be a problem (in either version) if you have never read Romance of the Three Kingdoms, or played the turn based PC game.Then I can see why you felt like you did. The longer version gets into each character quite a bit more.I'm guessing the shortened American version. It was about 2:30-3 hours and was not dubbed.
I think this movie was phenomenal but you definitely need to gear up for the four hour version because the shortened version is lacking in many key elements.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
The ending was the only weak spot for me.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Ironman:
Watched it for the 2nd time, and it didn't grow on me at all. While he is far more entertaining to watch, I think Downey is getting into Cage territory and is just playing the same obnoxious ### in all his movies. I know it's just a superhero movie, but even they can have some sort of depth and make you feel for the hero's plight in some way. I usually like these types of movies b/c there is some sort of struggle for the hero about what they are doing, how they got their powers, etc.. there is nothing like that here. While it's a decent eye candy action movie, there really isn't much else to this movie. Was a disappointment for me and was just a slight step up from the other disappointing action movie I've seen recently - Terminator: Salvation.
Watched it for the 2nd time, and it didn't grow on me at all. While he is far more entertaining to watch, I think Downey is getting into Cage territory and is just playing the same obnoxious ### in all his movies. I know it's just a superhero movie, but even they can have some sort of depth and make you feel for the hero's plight in some way. I usually like these types of movies b/c there is some sort of struggle for the hero about what they are doing, how they got their powers, etc.. there is nothing like that here. While it's a decent eye candy action movie, there really isn't much else to this movie. Was a disappointment for me and was just a slight step up from the other disappointing action movie I've seen recently - Terminator: Salvation.
Mr. Mojo
Footballguy
The sex scene that seemed totally fake and out of left field was absurd to me.
Vultan
Footballguy
Johnny Got His Gun
I've always wanted to see this since Metallica's 'One' video. Library just got the rerelease. Pretty powerful flick. Not exactly sure how I think about it. Asks some pretty serious existential questions. Well crafted. Depressing, but it has meaning if that makes any sense. Damn.
4/5
I've always wanted to see this since Metallica's 'One' video. Library just got the rerelease. Pretty powerful flick. Not exactly sure how I think about it. Asks some pretty serious existential questions. Well crafted. Depressing, but it has meaning if that makes any sense. Damn.
4/5
TylerRoseFan
Footballguy
9
Visually appealing moving. Ending was meh. 2.5/5
Visually appealing moving. Ending was meh. 2.5/5
Drifter
Footballguy
I agree on the ending (and said as much a couple pages back). However, in addition to being visually cool, I really enjoyed the completely original setting and storyline. I'd say it's more 3.5/5
shake zula
Footballguy
Kramer v. Kramer: Another classic. Hoffman was great and the story is deep but the movie moves at a weird pace. I'd preferred a longer movie if it meant a more fluid and less rushed pace at the end.
Jesus Camp: Documentary about evangelical christian kids at a religious camp in North Dakota. Somehow this managed to be sadder than KvK. Profoundly depressing to hear kids talk about how horrible the world is. Interesting to see how young and how articulate these kids are about their faith.
Jesus Camp: Documentary about evangelical christian kids at a religious camp in North Dakota. Somehow this managed to be sadder than KvK. Profoundly depressing to hear kids talk about how horrible the world is. Interesting to see how young and how articulate these kids are about their faith.
Chaka
Footballguy
I feel this movie is a perfect example of wasted potential. It felt hurried and they forced too much without giving the audience time to digest what were actually some very powerful concepts.
hooter311
Footballguy
TylerRoseFan
Footballguy
hooter311 said:Chaka said:
The Hardline
Footballguy
Just finished John Waters: This Filthy World. Absolutely brilliant. This is totally a stand up comedy/documentary/biography but so great. This movie has given me so many ideas for other movies to watch. Insightful, clever and allows a peak into taboo cultures and subcultures. He is so great in his delivery for a director/producer. Giggle most of the time and LOL a few times.
Available on Netfilx on Demand.
Available on Netfilx on Demand.
hooter311
Footballguy
This Film is Not Yet Rated
I knew the MPAA was flawed, but I never knew it was this messed up. Ran by a handful of blowhards that think they know what's best for this country with their ratings. I don't argue that a system needs to be in place, but I don't see how a bit of transparency and more turnover would hurt anything. By slapping NC-17 ratings on more rough cuts then I had ever realized, they are censoring a lot of material they have no business touching. There was no reason for films like The Cooler or Boys Don't Cry to have to remove anything. Also, extremely unfair that they give studios a list of what needs to be cut from the film to get a different rating and vague responses to independent filmmakers. Kind of interesting that only established guys like Matt Stone, Kevin Smith, and John Waters would even go on camera to say anything damning about them over fear of the backlash. Props to these guys for always "keeping it real" and being able to add their own intelligent insight instead of just attacking. Kevin Smith will always be a much better human being than a film maker, and there is nothing wrong with that. The 3rd act stunt was pretty amusing when the system was actually challenged.
3/5
Nothing will blow your mind, but worth a watch for intellectual value.
I knew the MPAA was flawed, but I never knew it was this messed up. Ran by a handful of blowhards that think they know what's best for this country with their ratings. I don't argue that a system needs to be in place, but I don't see how a bit of transparency and more turnover would hurt anything. By slapping NC-17 ratings on more rough cuts then I had ever realized, they are censoring a lot of material they have no business touching. There was no reason for films like The Cooler or Boys Don't Cry to have to remove anything. Also, extremely unfair that they give studios a list of what needs to be cut from the film to get a different rating and vague responses to independent filmmakers. Kind of interesting that only established guys like Matt Stone, Kevin Smith, and John Waters would even go on camera to say anything damning about them over fear of the backlash. Props to these guys for always "keeping it real" and being able to add their own intelligent insight instead of just attacking. Kevin Smith will always be a much better human being than a film maker, and there is nothing wrong with that. The 3rd act stunt was pretty amusing when the system was actually challenged.
3/5
Nothing will blow your mind, but worth a watch for intellectual value.
Chaka
Footballguy
Even though it felt like this doc had a feminist agenda it is hard to argue with their stance and I found the whole process fascinating, illuminating and frustrating (in a good way).
hooter311
Footballguy
It definitely boiled down to a dispute over female orgasms, hip thrusting in sex scenes, sex toys, and gay or multi-partner sex scenes.There was never any talk of any type of hardcore violence deserving an NC-17 rating, which is silly. To me it makes more sense to me to label films like Saw and Hostel "NC-17" and leave films like the Cooler and Boys Don't Cry an "R". It's equally ridiculous that the NC-17 rating is such a taboo in our culture. Theaters should be able and willing to show NC-17 films to adults without the fear of becoming porn houses.
Chaka
Footballguy
You'll also note, for example, that all the male P.I.s were made to look like fools and the lesbian P.I.s were made to look like geniuses. I am sure there was plenty of editing involved in that process. It was a common theme of the documentary. But whatever, I absolutely agree with their point.I think that point about the acceptance of violence was valid. The same point was also brilliantly made by Matt Stone and Trey Parker in the South Park movie, unfortunately it seems to often get lost in the fact that the movie was so darn hysterical.
hooter311
Footballguy
I got my P.I. license last year and those lesbians were absolutely terrible at what they did.
Chaka
Footballguy
They got the job done but I am sure the filmmakers interviewed a bunch of qualified candidates (male and female) and chose the lesbians for a reason.I don't want to take away from the premise of the film which I found very interesting but for some reason I just didn't like the feeling that the filmmakers were pushing their own agenda at the same time.
