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I totally agree. I even found the sequence where they broke down the fourth wall to be well done. It is also possible that I enjoyed it more because I naturally had low expectations for a JCVD movie giving it a much lower bar to surpass to surprise me. Either way I can recommend this one without reservation.
i believe the studio stepped in and made some other choices for the director. supposedly, there is a much darker version out there.watched "before the devil knows your dead" last night. kind of a waste of talented actors. tomei is divine though.
Seeing PSH bang Tomei in the first scene makes the movie worth it. Not only is she in all her glory, but you got this fat slob pounding away at a good looking woman and its hilarious. Overall I did enjoy the movie though.
The Thing is a fantastic movie. This and Evil Dead are my favorite horror movies.bosoxs45 said:
The movie received some very positive reviews from some respectable critics, and that's why I gave it a shot.Chaka said:
I liked the movie. Surprised to read you didn't care for it.saintfool said:
That dog should of won an award.
Thought it was an under the radar movie that was much better then expected. Considering the actors involved I assummed it was trash due to the lack of promotion. Pleasantly suprised. Plus anytime Marissa Tomei is naked it's worth watching.
Cowgirl scene was pretty hot.Have read the books. Didn't think the Bloomkvist fit the profile from the book. The character in the book is a womanizer type and I just don't get that from the actor they chose.Mr. Mojo said:Saw The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.
Very engrossing, well done movie.
It's the best movie I've seen in quite a while.
I'd be really interested to understand more of what an editor does. Are they just following the directors notes or are they cutting based off of their judgement? Depending on how much influence they have the editor is really an underrated participant in the process. Especially in comedies.
Just watched this again last night. I think i found it in the Starz ON Demand section. Movie is just great and worthy of multiple viewings.I will note that I did watch The Hangover after seeing this too. Loved The Hangover and, pound for pound, probably a funnier movie. But that should take nothing away from the greatness that is Fanboys. Especially if you're a Star WarsShocked this isn't getting more love. I thought this movie was great and I don't remember the last time I laughed so much while watching one.Fanboys: 4 Star Wars fanatics set out to steal a copy of Episode 1 from Lucas' house before it is released because one of them has terminal cancer and won't be alive for the release. One of the better comdies I've seen lately... if you know your Star Wars and Star Trek. Lots of hilarious references and some great cameos by people like Shatner, Seth Rogan, Carrie Fisher, Jay and Silent Bob, Will Forte and Billy Dee Williams. Oh and Kristen Bell dressed up as Leia. 4/5
Best comedy of the year.Note: I haven't seen the Hangover.
it just didn't work for me. script and how it was delivered. it was a labored effort on lumet's part.
One of my favorite movies of all time.
I was surprised that I liked Funny Games U.S. much more than the original since I usually don't like remakes. Michael Pitt is fantastic in it.
Interesting. Naomi Watts and Tim Roth are pretty darn good actors, too. Maybe I'll have to watch that one and compare. :nightmares:
2/5
Could have been really good. But it wasn't.
I loved this movie. Thought Lumet did a very good job and the script was great, fantastic character development. Despite not liking it, surprised you'd call it a waste of talented actors. I thought this was hands down one of PSH's best performances, and for me his best. Finney and Tomei were also great. Hawke, Beadie, and Michael Shannon were all solid as usual.ETA: I think I actually put this #3 on my Best of 2000's list
"Yeah, and maybe the President will make me Secretary of #####."Surprised you never saw this as well as didnt like it more. Definitely some fun camp. Ghetto Goonies
Same here. It was free on Comcast on demand. This movie was a blast. And while Nicholson and Spader make the movie, I think the script is gold, Jerry, gold. Wolf has very little special effects, and the makeup is pretty weak. But the script is so good, you really get caught up in the story. Wolf succeeds because where most wolfman movies show the protagonist as instantly full of angst and regret, here the protagonist begins to enjoy his newfound powers.
I strongly disagree, and somewhere on here, once wrote a long essay on the many reasons why that film sucks major amounts of butt.
I probably need to watch it at least a couple more times to fully appreciate the camp. Have to admit that the stair creatures creeped me out a little more than they probably should have because it was my first viewing. Next time I'll be able to just laugh at the whole thing.What better way to end a horror film than a block party?"Yeah, and maybe the President will make me Secretary of #####."Surprised you never saw this as well as didnt like it more. Definitely some fun camp. Ghetto Goonies
Love this film as well. The urinal scene was classic.Same here. It was free on Comcast on demand. This movie was a blast. And while Nicholson and Spader make the movie, I think the script is gold, Jerry, gold. Wolf has very little special effects, and the makeup is pretty weak. But the script is so good, you really get caught up in the story. Wolf succeeds because where most wolfman movies show the protagonist as instantly full of angst and regret, here the protagonist begins to enjoy his newfound powers.
That scene goes to the heart of this film. The wry sense of humor really carries it.Love this film as well. The urinal scene was classic.Same here. It was free on Comcast on demand. This movie was a blast. And while Nicholson and Spader make the movie, I think the script is gold, Jerry, gold. Wolf has very little special effects, and the makeup is pretty weak. But the script is so good, you really get caught up in the story. Wolf succeeds because where most wolfman movies show the protagonist as instantly full of angst and regret, here the protagonist begins to enjoy his newfound powers.
The fact that they made such an entertaining movie on such a small budget is very much to like.Cube -
Not much to like in this one. I hated all the characters and I didn't think what they were doing was particularly interesting.
Diff'rent strokes/folks. I wasn't entertained in the slightest. If the characters had been the least bit likeable we might have had something. All you had was two screechy witches and two loser guys. I guess the fact that the handicapped kid is the only one that survives says something, but overall it wasn't worth the effort.Primer is how you do low budget and entertaining.The fact that they made such an entertaining movie on such a small budget is very much to like.Cube -
Not much to like in this one. I hated all the characters and I didn't think what they were doing was particularly interesting.
Diff'rent strokes/folks. I wasn't entertained in the slightest. If the characters had been the least bit likeable we might have had something. All you had was two screechy witches and two loser guys. I guess the fact that the handicapped kid is the only one that survives says something, but overall it wasn't worth the effort.Primer is how you do low budget and entertaining.The fact that they made such an entertaining movie on such a small budget is very much to like.Cube -
Not much to like in this one. I hated all the characters and I didn't think what they were doing was particularly interesting.
although, I enjoyed Cube... but it was nowhere near the complete film Primer was.
I like Primer as well, but I think you're dismissing a good movie because you didn't like the characters. In the case of the black guy, I'm pretty sure you're not supposed to like him. But anywho, you're right. Different strokes for different folks.Diff'rent strokes/folks. I wasn't entertained in the slightest. If the characters had been the least bit likeable we might have had something. All you had was two screechy witches and two loser guys. I guess the fact that the handicapped kid is the only one that survives says something, but overall it wasn't worth the effort.Primer is how you do low budget and entertaining.The fact that they made such an entertaining movie on such a small budget is very much to like.Cube -
Not much to like in this one. I hated all the characters and I didn't think what they were doing was particularly interesting.
I thought Wolf was terrible.They should have called it "Jackrabbit" the way Nicholson and Spader were jumping around.That scene goes to the heart of this film. The wry sense of humor really carries it.Love this film as well. The urinal scene was classic.Same here. It was free on Comcast on demand. This movie was a blast. And while Nicholson and Spader make the movie, I think the script is gold, Jerry, gold. Wolf has very little special effects, and the makeup is pretty weak. But the script is so good, you really get caught up in the story. Wolf succeeds because where most wolfman movies show the protagonist as instantly full of angst and regret, here the protagonist begins to enjoy his newfound powers.
it's laughably awful.
i think that is ernie dickerson's directorial debut. dickerson is a fantastic cinematographer that worked with spike lee for years and years. he's one of the best with shot composition, i think. anyway, i had high hopes for "juice" but felt like it was just another story and not done especially well. yes, tupac is charismatic but the story is pretty tired. anyway, your post made me wonder what else ernie has done and imagine my surprise to see he's an accomplished tv director. he's done many, many episodes of some of my favorite shows like "the wire". i guess the shorter form suits his talents as a director.
Never heard of the guy but after watching Juice it's not surprising at all to me that he was involved with The Wire. I'll be on the lookout for his name from here on out, definitely dig his style.
I really enjoyed Never Die Alone. If anything, I found it to be an original and interesting angle of storytelling and narrative for a film that is probably best categorized as "gangsta noir"...DMX and David Arquette are surprisingly pretty good, Michael Ealy was very good, but I thought the story, cinematography, grit really overshadowed the acting anyway. Its rating isnt very good on IMDB and I got reamed on RT, but I think you'd like it quite a bit. Here's the summary from IMDB:A film noir centering around a hard-boiled, stylish kingpin drug dealer, called King David, who returns to his hometown seeking redemption--but ends up only finding violent death. King David's final moments are spent with Paul, an aspiring journalist who knew him for just a few minutes; yet King David would forever more have an impact on Paul's life. Half preacher, half Satan, and all street smarts, King David had recorded the story of his exploits on audiotape, leaving behind an often-poetic sermon on villainy and its consequences. The tapes reveal that the cycle of violence and retribution, which his actions have spawned, has come back to him, full circle, as he suspected they might all along.
Probably one of 12 people that saw this in theaters. Love DMX's presence in everything he does. It was decent. Also a big fan of Belly, another "gangsta noir".One, G. One.I really enjoyed Never Die Alone. If anything, I found it to be an original and interesting angle of storytelling and narrative for a film that is probably best categorized as "gangsta noir"...DMX and David Arquette are surprisingly pretty good, Michael Ealy was very good, but I thought the story, cinematography, grit really overshadowed the acting anyway. Its rating isnt very good on IMDB and I got reamed on RT, but I think you'd like it quite a bit. Here's the summary from IMDB:A film noir centering around a hard-boiled, stylish kingpin drug dealer, called King David, who returns to his hometown seeking redemption--but ends up only finding violent death. King David's final moments are spent with Paul, an aspiring journalist who knew him for just a few minutes; yet King David would forever more have an impact on Paul's life. Half preacher, half Satan, and all street smarts, King David had recorded the story of his exploits on audiotape, leaving behind an often-poetic sermon on villainy and its consequences. The tapes reveal that the cycle of violence and retribution, which his actions have spawned, has come back to him, full circle, as he suspected they might all along.
Only 24 cents for a used copy on Amazon...Might just buy it
Yeah, I like this movie.The fact that they made such an entertaining movie on such a small budget is very much to like.Cube -
Not much to like in this one. I hated all the characters and I didn't think what they were doing was particularly interesting.
Love this movie, have it on DVD and pop it in once in awhile for the DJ competition. Mike Tomlin was pretty solid too.
Its more of a drama with humor. I thought the length and plot were fine. Sandler was the main character, not Rogen, so I think going with his ex made more sense for that and other reasons. Plus, Leslie Mann > Rogen's nobody crush
Watched it today on fear net.
