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[jdoggydogg]

Haywire

I was hoping for something as good as The Limey, one of my favorite Soderbergh movies. While the script was simpler and less interesting, the action sequences with Gina Carano were absolutely top notch. I seriously fell in love with the Rubenesque package of kickass. REal women have curves and she is definitely a real woman. Kind of a lightweight film for Soderbergh and I'd have trouble defending it from some of the snobs, but I liked it a lot and it delivered better than I expected.

3.88/5 stars

wow- didn't know Soderbergh did The Limey- I liked that one.

Hmmm, I dont remember much about The Limey other than Terence Stamp being in it, but it wasnt blown away or anything. Then again, its been awhile and I was probably 15 when I saw it.I think my favorite Soderbergh movie is actually Out of Sight, though its difficult to not have Traffic at the top.

Both are probably better than The Limey, I just expected so little going in, it really won me over. I've watched Out of Sight several times now and it keeps getting better. I remember being disappointed when that came out. I want to like Traffic, but it never grabs me.

King of the Hill and Sex, Lies, and Videotape are my favorite Soderbergh movies.The Informant! was pretty funny. The Girlfriend Experience was odd, but interesting in its own way.

 

[cstu]

Hoping to see it this weekend.

She was on Conan this week, if you're interested. Seems like a nice chick.

i have no interest in seeing this film but, yep, she seems cool. fantastic rack too.

My thoughts.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Haywire

I was hoping for something as good as The Limey, one of my favorite Soderbergh movies. While the script was simpler and less interesting, the action sequences with Gina Carano were absolutely top notch. I seriously fell in love with the Rubenesque package of kickass. REal women have curves and she is definitely a real woman. Kind of a lightweight film for Soderbergh and I'd have trouble defending it from some of the snobs, but I liked it a lot and it delivered better than I expected.

3.88/5 stars

wow- didn't know Soderbergh did The Limey- I liked that one.

Hmmm, I dont remember much about The Limey other than Terence Stamp being in it, but it wasnt blown away or anything. Then again, its been awhile and I was probably 15 when I saw it.I think my favorite Soderbergh movie is actually Out of Sight, though its difficult to not have Traffic at the top.

Both are probably better than The Limey, I just expected so little going in, it really won me over. I've watched Out of Sight several times now and it keeps getting better. I remember being disappointed when that came out. I want to like Traffic, but it never grabs me.

King of the Hill and Sex, Lies, and Videotape are my favorite Soderbergh movies.The Informant! was pretty funny. The Girlfriend Experience was odd, but interesting in its own way.

Never even heard of King of the Hill. It has a good rating on IMDB but isnt even listed on Netflix.Not sure if Ive ever even seen SLV entirely. Ive mostly just seen part of it numerous times, somehow.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Haywire

I was hoping for something as good as The Limey, one of my favorite Soderbergh movies. While the script was simpler and less interesting, the action sequences with Gina Carano were absolutely top notch. I seriously fell in love with the Rubenesque package of kickass. REal women have curves and she is definitely a real woman. Kind of a lightweight film for Soderbergh and I'd have trouble defending it from some of the snobs, but I liked it a lot and it delivered better than I expected.

3.88/5 stars

wow- didn't know Soderbergh did The Limey- I liked that one.

Hmmm, I dont remember much about The Limey other than Terence Stamp being in it, but it wasnt blown away or anything. Then again, its been awhile and I was probably 15 when I saw it.I think my favorite Soderbergh movie is actually Out of Sight, though its difficult to not have Traffic at the top.

Both are probably better than The Limey, I just expected so little going in, it really won me over. I've watched Out of Sight several times now and it keeps getting better. I remember being disappointed when that came out. I want to like Traffic, but it never grabs me.

King of the Hill and Sex, Lies, and Videotape are my favorite Soderbergh movies.The Informant! was pretty funny. The Girlfriend Experience was odd, but interesting in its own way.

Never even heard of King of the Hill. It has a good rating on IMDB but isnt even listed on Netflix.Not sure if Ive ever even seen SLV entirely. Ive mostly just seen part of it numerous times, somehow.

King Of The Hill is a lovely movie about a lonely, poor boy. I haven't seen it in several years, but I highly recommend it. Sex, Lies, and Videotape is a brilliant movie. I think we'd view it differently now through a modern sensibility. But in the context of its 1989 release, I think it's an important, unique work.

 

[cosjobs]

Haywire

I was hoping for something as good as The Limey, one of my favorite Soderbergh movies. While the script was simpler and less interesting, the action sequences with Gina Carano were absolutely top notch. I seriously fell in love with the Rubenesque package of kickass. REal women have curves and she is definitely a real woman. Kind of a lightweight film for Soderbergh and I'd have trouble defending it from some of the snobs, but I liked it a lot and it delivered better than I expected.

3.88/5 stars

wow- didn't know Soderbergh did The Limey- I liked that one.

Hmmm, I dont remember much about The Limey other than Terence Stamp being in it, but it wasnt blown away or anything. Then again, its been awhile and I was probably 15 when I saw it.I think my favorite Soderbergh movie is actually Out of Sight, though its difficult to not have Traffic at the top.

Both are probably better than The Limey, I just expected so little going in, it really won me over. I've watched Out of Sight several times now and it keeps getting better. I remember being disappointed when that came out. I want to like Traffic, but it never grabs me.

King of the Hill and Sex, Lies, and Videotape are my favorite Soderbergh movies.The Informant! was pretty funny. The Girlfriend Experience was odd, but interesting in its own way.

Never even heard of King of the Hill. It has a good rating on IMDB but isnt even listed on Netflix.Not sure if Ive ever even seen SLV entirely. Ive mostly just seen part of it numerous times, somehow.

King Of The Hill is a lovely movie about a lonely, poor boy. I haven't seen it in several years, but I highly recommend it. Sex, Lies, and Videotape is a brilliant movie. I think we'd view it differently now through a modern sensibility. But in the context of its 1989 release, I think it's an important, unique work.

I was looking around for King of the Hill and found it on Amazon Prime's free list. I will probably watch this afternoon. It may be his most critically acclaimed film.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Drive:

Watched it today, and this just vaulted to the top of my list of movies over the last couple years. Loved the feel, camera work, and the performances. If I had to try to quickly describe it I would say take Heat and A History of Violence and stir them together. The only small knock that I have is while I loved most of the score, there were a couple of songs with singing that sounded downright silly in this movie. 8.5/10

I have a feeling there will be another Tree of Life level disagreement here as soon as Cliff chimes in...

 

[Cliff Clavin]

Drive:

Watched it today, and this just vaulted to the top of my list of movies over the last couple years. Loved the feel, camera work, and the performances. If I had to try to quickly describe it I would say take Heat and A History of Violence and stir them together. The only small knock that I have is while I loved most of the score, there were a couple of songs with singing that sounded downright silly in this movie. 8.5/10

I have a feeling there will be another Tree of Life level disagreement here as soon as Cliff chimes in...

Nah. I can understand why people enjoyed Drive. I sure didn't like it though.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Drive:

Watched it today, and this just vaulted to the top of my list of movies over the last couple years. Loved the feel, camera work, and the performances. If I had to try to quickly describe it I would say take Heat and A History of Violence and stir them together. The only small knock that I have is while I loved most of the score, there were a couple of songs with singing that sounded downright silly in this movie. 8.5/10

I have a feeling there will be another Tree of Life level disagreement here as soon as Cliff chimes in...

Nah. I can understand why people enjoyed Drive. I sure didn't like it though.

What didn't you like about it?

 

[SmoovySmoov]

Drive:

Watched it today, and this just vaulted to the top of my list of movies over the last couple years. Loved the feel, camera work, and the performances. If I had to try to quickly describe it I would say take Heat and A History of Violence and stir them together. The only small knock that I have is while I loved most of the score, there were a couple of songs with singing that sounded downright silly in this movie. 8.5/10

I have a feeling there will be another Tree of Life level disagreement here as soon as Cliff chimes in...

Nah. I can understand why people enjoyed Drive. I sure didn't like it though.

What didn't you like about it?

I thought it was going to be an inspirational film.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Drive:

Watched it today, and this just vaulted to the top of my list of movies over the last couple years. Loved the feel, camera work, and the performances. If I had to try to quickly describe it I would say take Heat and A History of Violence and stir them together. The only small knock that I have is while I loved most of the score, there were a couple of songs with singing that sounded downright silly in this movie. 8.5/10

I have a feeling there will be another Tree of Life level disagreement here as soon as Cliff chimes in...

Nah. I can understand why people enjoyed Drive. I sure didn't like it though.

What didn't you like about it?

I thought it was going to be an inspirational film.

Also some false advertising in that there is really not that much driving going on.

 

[Cliff Clavin]

Drive:

Watched it today, and this just vaulted to the top of my list of movies over the last couple years. Loved the feel, camera work, and the performances. If I had to try to quickly describe it I would say take Heat and A History of Violence and stir them together. The only small knock that I have is while I loved most of the score, there were a couple of songs with singing that sounded downright silly in this movie. 8.5/10

I have a feeling there will be another Tree of Life level disagreement here as soon as Cliff chimes in...

Nah. I can understand why people enjoyed Drive. I sure didn't like it though.

What didn't you like about it?

It didn't know what it was. A few useless characters. Didn't like the strong almost mute role. Terrible ending.

 

[Time Kibitzer]

Drive:

Watched it today, and this just vaulted to the top of my list of movies over the last couple years. Loved the feel, camera work, and the performances. If I had to try to quickly describe it I would say take Heat and A History of Violence and stir them together. The only small knock that I have is while I loved most of the score, there were a couple of songs with singing that sounded downright silly in this movie. 8.5/10

I have a feeling there will be another Tree of Life level disagreement here as soon as Cliff chimes in...

Nah. I can understand why people enjoyed Drive. I sure didn't like it though.

What didn't you like about it?

It didn't know what it was. A few useless characters. Didn't like the strong almost mute role. Terrible ending.

The ending was perfect.

 

[Cliff Clavin]

Drive:

Watched it today, and this just vaulted to the top of my list of movies over the last couple years. Loved the feel, camera work, and the performances. If I had to try to quickly describe it I would say take Heat and A History of Violence and stir them together. The only small knock that I have is while I loved most of the score, there were a couple of songs with singing that sounded downright silly in this movie. 8.5/10

I have a feeling there will be another Tree of Life level disagreement here as soon as Cliff chimes in...

Nah. I can understand why people enjoyed Drive. I sure didn't like it though.

What didn't you like about it?

It didn't know what it was. A few useless characters. Didn't like the strong almost mute role. Terrible ending.

The ending was perfect.

Nah.

 

[cosjobs]

Trying to decide whether to go see Hugo or Melancholia this afternoon. Leaning Hugo.

 

[JZilla]

Drive seemed like poo to me, I turned it off once we got deep into the hottie with a kid and loser boyfriend cliche

 

[Kenny Powers]

Drive:

Watched it today, and this just vaulted to the top of my list of movies over the last couple years. Loved the feel, camera work, and the performances. If I had to try to quickly describe it I would say take Heat and A History of Violence and stir them together. The only small knock that I have is while I loved most of the score, there were a couple of songs with singing that sounded downright silly in this movie. 8.5/10

I have a feeling there will be another Tree of Life level disagreement here as soon as Cliff chimes in...

Was pissed I missed this in theaters. Cant wait to watch this next week. Have a good feeling it will be my favorite of 2011 as well.

 

[cosjobs]

Drive seemed like poo to me, I turned it off once we got deep into the hottie with a kid and loser boyfriend cliche

Really? I liked it a lot and have it in my top10 for 2011. I am surprised how widely our film tastes have diverged lately.

 

[JZilla]

Drive seemed like poo to me, I turned it off once we got deep into the hottie with a kid and loser boyfriend cliche

Really? I liked it a lot and have it in my top10 for 2011. I am surprised how widely our film tastes have diverged lately.

One of us may be going senile, not sure which

 

[JZilla]

My expectations may get the best of me. I really wanted to like Drive and Descendents, and was let down by both. I expecting nothing from The Artist and loved it. I expected nothing from Moneyball and got exactly that. Who knows. Senile.

 

[cosjobs]

Drive seemed like poo to me, I turned it off once we got deep into the hottie with a kid and loser boyfriend cliche

Really? I liked it a lot and have it in my top10 for 2011. I am surprised how widely our film tastes have diverged lately.

One of us may be going senile, not sure which

First sign of senility

 

[Time Kibitzer]

Drive seemed like poo to me, I turned it off once we got deep into the hottie with a kid and loser boyfriend cliche

Mulligan wasn't really a hottie, and the boyfriend wasn't really a loser, at least relative to the other characters in the film. He definitely had redeeming qualities.

 

[JZilla]

Drive seemed like poo to me, I turned it off once we got deep into the hottie with a kid and loser boyfriend cliche

Mulligan wasn't really a hottie

mmmm, I like though

 

[KarmaPolice]

Drive seemed like poo to me, I turned it off once we got deep into the hottie with a kid and loser boyfriend cliche

I don't think they reinvented the wheel with the movie, but I think that relationship was different than normal. To me it would have been cliche if:

Spoiler

There would have been the normal manly fight over the girl. Also, usually in these types of movies the hero would take out the ##### husband, not help him get out of trouble to indirectly help the girl.

I just love the way the director lingered in scenes. A more impatient director probably would have edited this thing down to 90mins, but I thought the pacing really added to the tension. It really sucked me in to this world.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Drive:

Watched it today, and this just vaulted to the top of my list of movies over the last couple years. Loved the feel, camera work, and the performances. If I had to try to quickly describe it I would say take Heat and A History of Violence and stir them together. The only small knock that I have is while I loved most of the score, there were a couple of songs with singing that sounded downright silly in this movie. 8.5/10

I have a feeling there will be another Tree of Life level disagreement here as soon as Cliff chimes in...

Nah. I can understand why people enjoyed Drive. I sure didn't like it though.

What didn't you like about it?

It didn't know what it was. A few useless characters. Didn't like the strong almost mute role. Terrible ending.

There are only about 8 people in this movie.

Really hated that they uglied up Christina Hendricks though. I think she is smoking hot in Mad Men.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Annie Hall:

As I posted in my Midnight in Paris review, I had not seen a Woody Allen movie before. Figured I at least should pop a few in and see what I have been missing. Ended up liking this movie quite a bit. Probably have jdogg to thank for getting the idea of Larry David in my head. I thought about that a bit before starting this one up, and had a blast with his neurotic quirks and comments during the movie. I can see why this one is thought of so highly. I will probably watch it again in the coming months and pop in a couple more suggestions people were throwing out there for the 'must see' Woody Allen movies.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Haywire

I was hoping for something as good as The Limey, one of my favorite Soderbergh movies. While the script was simpler and less interesting, the action sequences with Gina Carano were absolutely top notch. I seriously fell in love with the Rubenesque package of kickass. REal women have curves and she is definitely a real woman. Kind of a lightweight film for Soderbergh and I'd have trouble defending it from some of the snobs, but I liked it a lot and it delivered better than I expected.

3.88/5 stars

wow- didn't know Soderbergh did The Limey- I liked that one.

Hmmm, I dont remember much about The Limey other than Terence Stamp being in it, but it wasnt blown away or anything. Then again, its been awhile and I was probably 15 when I saw it.I think my favorite Soderbergh movie is actually Out of Sight, though its difficult to not have Traffic at the top.

Both are probably better than The Limey, I just expected so little going in, it really won me over. I've watched Out of Sight several times now and it keeps getting better. I remember being disappointed when that came out. I want to like Traffic, but it never grabs me.

King of the Hill and Sex, Lies, and Videotape are my favorite Soderbergh movies.The Informant! was pretty funny. The Girlfriend Experience was odd, but interesting in its own way.

Never even heard of King of the Hill. It has a good rating on IMDB but isnt even listed on Netflix.Not sure if Ive ever even seen SLV entirely. Ive mostly just seen part of it numerous times, somehow.

King Of The Hill is a lovely movie about a lonely, poor boy. I haven't seen it in several years, but I highly recommend it. Sex, Lies, and Videotape is a brilliant movie. I think we'd view it differently now through a modern sensibility. But in the context of its 1989 release, I think it's an important, unique work.

I was looking around for King of the Hill and found it on Amazon Prime's free list. I will probably watch this afternoon. It may be his most critically acclaimed film.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Trying to decide whether to go see Hugo or Melancholia this afternoon. Leaning Hugo.

Hugf course, I haven't seen either one

 

[jdoggydogg]

Annie Hall:

As I posted in my Midnight in Paris review, I had not seen a Woody Allen movie before. Figured I at least should pop a few in and see what I have been missing. Ended up liking this movie quite a bit. Probably have jdogg to thank for getting the idea of Larry David in my head. I thought about that a bit before starting this one up, and had a blast with his neurotic quirks and comments during the movie. I can see why this one is thought of so highly. I will probably watch it again in the coming months and pop in a couple more suggestions people were throwing out there for the 'must see' Woody Allen movies.

If you want to switch gears and see one of his bet silly comedies, go with Sleeper or Love and Death.

 

[Orange Crush]

Haywire

I was hoping for something as good as The Limey, one of my favorite Soderbergh movies. While the script was simpler and less interesting, the action sequences with Gina Carano were absolutely top notch. I seriously fell in love with the Rubenesque package of kickass. REal women have curves and she is definitely a real woman. Kind of a lightweight film for Soderbergh and I'd have trouble defending it from some of the snobs, but I liked it a lot and it delivered better than I expected.

3.88/5 stars

Hoping to see it this weekend.She was on Conan this week, if you're interested. Seems like a nice chick.

I have very mixed feelings about this movie. Like I'm disappointed with myself for being disappointed with it. The rest of the cast was so stellar that Carano just couldn't hold her own, even with the minimal dialogue. There were a lot of awkward pauses, and I think Soderbergh did that intentionally to try and hide her acting limitations, but it just didn't work for me. But most of her fight scenes were pretty damn good. (All but the one with McGregor, because I just couldn't buy him as being able to fight back at all. Him dropping to the ground and crying like a baby would have been the most believable).

 

[cosjobs]

Trying to decide whether to go see Hugo or Melancholia this afternoon. Leaning Hugo.

Hugf course, I haven't seen either one

I went with Hugo and man was I disappointed. I put it off for so long because the trailers made me think I would dislike it and the trailers were spot on.I know it was a kids movie but the condescending tone and unrealistically evil and over the top antagonists whose heinous behavior was not justified in the least and on top of that- the other characters loyally supporting them ... just awful.

The cinematography was excellent, as was the art direction. THe 3-d was avatar class. THe early film lessons were meh and seemed bolted onto the main story.

2.2/5 stars

 

[Daywalker]

The Grey.

Was really into it for the first 45 minutes but the 2nd half didn't really go anywhere for me. Seemed to be pretty realistic but that may have been part of the problem. I wanted a bit more ###-kicking and less life leasons. Great scenery and a well made flick but didn't really grab me.

2.5 stars out of 4. A good rental.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Trying to decide whether to go see Hugo or Melancholia this afternoon. Leaning Hugo.

Hugf course, I haven't seen either one

I went with Hugo and man was I disappointed. I put it off for so long because the trailers made me think I would dislike it and the trailers were spot on.I know it was a kids movie but the condescending tone and unrealistically evil and over the top antagonists whose heinous behavior was not justified in the least and on top of that- the other characters loyally supporting them ... just awful.

The cinematography was excellent, as was the art direction. THe 3-d was avatar class. THe early film lessons were meh and seemed bolted onto the main story.

2.2/5 stars

Doh!

 

[Kenny Powers]

Trying to decide whether to go see Hugo or Melancholia this afternoon. Leaning Hugo.

Hugf course, I haven't seen either one

I went with Hugo and man was I disappointed. I put it off for so long because the trailers made me think I would dislike it and the trailers were spot on.I know it was a kids movie but the condescending tone and unrealistically evil and over the top antagonists whose heinous behavior was not justified in the least and on top of that- the other characters loyally supporting them ... just awful.

The cinematography was excellent, as was the art direction. THe 3-d was avatar class. THe early film lessons were meh and seemed bolted onto the main story.

2.2/5 stars

Doh!

Id still guess its better than Melancholia

 

[Kenny Powers]

Annie Hall:

As I posted in my Midnight in Paris review, I had not seen a Woody Allen movie before. Figured I at least should pop a few in and see what I have been missing. Ended up liking this movie quite a bit. Probably have jdogg to thank for getting the idea of Larry David in my head. I thought about that a bit before starting this one up, and had a blast with his neurotic quirks and comments during the movie. I can see why this one is thought of so highly. I will probably watch it again in the coming months and pop in a couple more suggestions people were throwing out there for the 'must see' Woody Allen movies.

I said it before, but I'll say it again, Sweet and Lowdown is very good, and I dont like Woody Allen.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Annie Hall:

As I posted in my Midnight in Paris review, I had not seen a Woody Allen movie before. Figured I at least should pop a few in and see what I have been missing. Ended up liking this movie quite a bit. Probably have jdogg to thank for getting the idea of Larry David in my head. I thought about that a bit before starting this one up, and had a blast with his neurotic quirks and comments during the movie. I can see why this one is thought of so highly. I will probably watch it again in the coming months and pop in a couple more suggestions people were throwing out there for the 'must see' Woody Allen movies.

I said it before, but I'll say it again, Sweet and Lowdown is very good, and I dont like Woody Allen.

It's added to the list. It took me 36 years to watch 2 of Allen's movies. Don't want to go overboard now.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Brick:

Loved the style of this freshman effort out of Rian Johnson, but most of the time I was staring at the screen like this --- . Feels like a movie that would reward multiple viewings, but I am not sure that I liked the movie enough to try again. These are some pretty loathsome High School kids. 6/10

 

[JZilla]

The Grey.

Was really into it for the first 45 minutes but the 2nd half didn't really go anywhere for me. Seemed to be pretty realistic but that may have been part of the problem. I wanted a bit more ###-kicking and less life leasons. Great scenery and a well made flick but didn't really grab me.

2.5 stars out of 4. A good rental.

I thought it was really good As far as survival horror flicks go.. it was pretty gripping. Not nonstop action, but a constant sense of dread with those brutal scenes interspersed. Reminded me of Alien or The Thing.

The dialogue could get a little preachy I guess but it was irrelevant anyway... just filler until the next onslaught

Took 3 teens and we all liked it a lot.

The ending was perfect IMO. Recommend sitting through the credits for the last shot

 

[Chaka]

The Help - How is this best picture material? Aside from the fact that it deals with civil rights from a different perspective I thought there was very little about the actual production that was noteworthy on a best picture level. Sure, Octavia Spencer and Jessica Chastain delivered good performances and Viola Davis was good too (although I thought Sissy Spacek really gave the best performance by a wide margin) but the story was a disjointed mess. Things happened without motivation or comment or for no apparent reason at all. It felt as if the screenplay writer forgot the things they wrote in previous scenes. Some characters changed persona wildly while others were so completely locked into an archetype that they became one dimensional and uninteresting. There were story elements, particularly the pie, that were delivered in such a ham handed fashion I found it almost insulting that people would elevate this film to an Oscar worthy level.

There are some things to like about this film Chastain, Spencer and Spacek specifically and some of the presentations of life for The Help are certainly interesting so I wouldn't say this is an avoid at all costs film, I just think it was too poorly constructed to be getting legitimate Oscar buzz. If this is one of the nine best films of the year then it was a terrible year for films.

 

[Chaka]

The New World - My fourth Malick film and they aren't getting better as I go along. Another film that just seemed random and disjointed. It can be very interesting to look at, as most Malick films are but otherwise I didn't like the story telling, the music was distracting, I don't think Malick got much from his actors and overall I found it boring.

I hope Tree of Life turns out to be something special because right now I see a director who has gotten worse with each successive film.

 

[jamny]

I can make it through most movies but I couldn't with The Adjustment Bureau.

 

[jdoggydogg]

The New World - My fourth Malick film and they aren't getting better as I go along. Another film that just seemed random and disjointed. It can be very interesting to look at, as most Malick films are but otherwise I didn't like the story telling, the music was distracting, I don't think Malick got much from his actors and overall I found it boring.

I hope Tree of Life turns out to be something special because right now I see a director who has gotten worse with each successive film.

Tree of Life is stunning. But I wouldn't predict you'd like it based on your New World review.I don't think The New World is perfect, and I can see why someone wouldn't like it. Mick LaSalle's review sums up my thoughts on the movie.

 

[KarmaPolice]

The New World - My fourth Malick film and they aren't getting better as I go along. Another film that just seemed random and disjointed. It can be very interesting to look at, as most Malick films are but otherwise I didn't like the story telling, the music was distracting, I don't think Malick got much from his actors and overall I found it boring.I hope Tree of Life turns out to be something special because right now I see a director who has gotten worse with each successive film.

I appreciated it, but New World was my least favorite of his films. Still haven't put in Thin Red Line. Probably should give New World another go since it was the 3rd of his movies I watched in a week, and that might be a bit too much Malick to chew in a short period of time. Can't remember New World as much - is it told through John Smith's memories/diary? If so that would be much like the reason behind the disjointedness of Tree of Life.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I can make it through most movies but I couldn't with The Adjustment Bureau.

This is a movie I wished I had turned off. How far did you make it?

 

[Chaka]

The New World - My fourth Malick film and they aren't getting better as I go along. Another film that just seemed random and disjointed. It can be very interesting to look at, as most Malick films are but otherwise I didn't like the story telling, the music was distracting, I don't think Malick got much from his actors and overall I found it boring.

I hope Tree of Life turns out to be something special because right now I see a director who has gotten worse with each successive film.

Tree of Life is stunning. But I wouldn't predict you'd like it based on your New World review.I don't think The New World is perfect, and I can see why someone wouldn't like it. Mick LaSalle's review sums up my thoughts on the movie.

That review helps give some perspective but even LaSalle used the word 'dull' or 'boring' five times in regards to TNW in that article. I do like the idea that it was filmed more from a perspective of half remembered memories supplemented by readings from the writings of Smith, Pocahontas and Rolfe. And I agree that Malick did an excellent job capturing the authenticity of the initial landing in Virginia and the wonder, awe and amazement of "the naturals".In light of that review I might give it another viewing someday but it was still boring.

 

[Apple Jack]

I can make it through most movies but I couldn't with The Adjustment Bureau.

This is a movie I wished I had turned off. How far did you make it?

I thought it was okay. I had read the story, so was curious how they'd do. I can't say I'd have made it all the way through if not for Emily Blunt.

Annie Hall:

As I posted in my Midnight in Paris review, I had not seen a Woody Allen movie before. Figured I at least should pop a few in and see what I have been missing. Ended up liking this movie quite a bit. Probably have jdogg to thank for getting the idea of Larry David in my head. I thought about that a bit before starting this one up, and had a blast with his neurotic quirks and comments during the movie. I can see why this one is thought of so highly. I will probably watch it again in the coming months and pop in a couple more suggestions people were throwing out there for the 'must see' Woody Allen movies.

I said it before, but I'll say it again, Sweet and Lowdown is very good, and I dont like Woody Allen.

It's added to the list. It took me 36 years to watch 2 of Allen's movies. Don't want to go overboard now.

I'd stick with his early stuff if still getting acquainted. My suggestion would be Manhattan next, which is one of the most beautiful films I've ever seen, or one of his straight comedies, like Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex.

 

[The Doctor]

just saw The Grey in theaters

the idea is good - movie starts off good. but gets very boring towards the end

+ the ending sucks

2.5/5

wait for dvd

 

[Reg Lllama of Brixton]

The New World - My fourth Malick film and they aren't getting better as I go along. Another film that just seemed random and disjointed. It can be very interesting to look at, as most Malick films are but otherwise I didn't like the story telling, the music was distracting, I don't think Malick got much from his actors and overall I found it boring.

I hope Tree of Life turns out to be something special because right now I see a director who has gotten worse with each successive film.

Tree of Life is stunning. But I wouldn't predict you'd like it based on your New World review.I don't think The New World is perfect, and I can see why someone wouldn't like it. Mick LaSalle's review sums up my thoughts on the movie.

That review helps give some perspective but even LaSalle used the word 'dull' or 'boring' five times in regards to TNW in that article. I do like the idea that it was filmed more from a perspective of half remembered memories supplemented by readings from the writings of Smith, Pocahontas and Rolfe. And I agree that Malick did an excellent job capturing the authenticity of the initial landing in Virginia and the wonder, awe and amazement of "the naturals".In light of that review I might give it another viewing someday but it was still boring.

Hell, I thought The Thin Red Line was boring. Not sure how Malick does it but he can really suck the life out of history.

 

[JZilla]

Not sure why people are hating on The Grey. I wasn't bored at all, and I loved the ending.

 

[Chaka]

Not sure why people are hating on The Grey. I wasn't bored at all, and I loved the ending.

It's about expectations. They are expecting an action packed man v wild situation but as I understand it The Grey is far more about the human reaction when facing mortality. As such it is more of a character and dialogue driven piece, which is not what people were expecting.FWIW I hear it's excellent and am looking forward to seeing it.

 

[jamny]

I can make it through most movies but I couldn't with The Adjustment Bureau.

This is a movie I wished I had turned off. How far did you make it?

I don't know. I was pretty hammered. It was so slow to develop and once it did, I wasn't interested anymore. The cheesy green screen shots were driving me crazy.