JoeSteeler
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agree. stumbled upon this last year and enjoyed it.I liked this one quite a bit. It's a hidden gem of a movie.
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JoeSteeler
Footballguy
it was good , just not quite as good as I hoped it would be.biggamer3 said:
Time Kibitzer
Footballguy
Agree that it was good, but seeing as I thought it'd be terrible, I'd say it was quite a bit better than I thought it'd be.
avoiding injuries
Footballguy
Promised Land was really good. I didn't surf the net while watching.
biggamer3
Footballguy
Movie was very solid. Went in with little expectations and thought it was a great little movie that was unlike many uplifting coming of age type movies. Really enjoyed the Sam Rockwell role here, that dude was stealing every freaking scene he was in. With another actor that character could have come off as a bit of a pedo but he played the "dude" role to perfection.
Was it just me who thought the main kid has autism or something for the first half hour of the movie? I understood he had a self esteem and some social anxiety but they made him seem like he was on the spectrum until he broke out of his shell in the second half of the movie.
Time Kibitzer
Footballguy
Agreed. I'd definitely say the main kid was the weak link of the film, most acting wise and script wise. But even though the film basically revolves around him the whole time, I still enjoyed it cause all the secondary characters were fantastic and well written. Totally agree on Sam Rockwell too, guy's just awesome.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
When Hanks and Berry are speaking that gibberish in the future, it's goofy.It's been a while since I've seen it, but 'goofy' isn't really something that comes to mind when I think of Cloud Atlas. I guess I can see it with Tom Hanks as a very bizarre looking gangster and whatnot, but I'm much more willing to suspend my disbelief for a film like Cloud Atlas that's trying to do something different as opposed to the standard action/adventure flick, for example.I'm not saying it was worthless. But you have to admit it's one of the goofiest movies ever made.I can understand those who thought Cloud Atlas was a mess, but I enjoyed it well enough.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Now, I don't normally reject voiceovers on principal. But didn't you find this voiceover cheesy and totally unnecessary? The show has great actors and production values overall. I just think the voiceover dumbs it down.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I liked Elysium mostly. But a review I heard made a good point: they don't give Foster much to play with here. Her character could have been much stronger.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Watched a few recently:
Now You See Me
A silly movie that I shouldn't like but really loved it. The police stuff was less interesting than the magic stuff. But a good popcorn flick.
Liar Liar
Mostly rewatched this because I knew my son would like it. Excellent flick. Carrey at his best.
Stand by Me
Again, I knew my son would like it. Forgot how much foul language there is in this one. So much so that it's rated R. Still, holds up very well.
Now You See Me
A silly movie that I shouldn't like but really loved it. The police stuff was less interesting than the magic stuff. But a good popcorn flick.
Liar Liar
Mostly rewatched this because I knew my son would like it. Excellent flick. Carrey at his best.
Stand by Me
Again, I knew my son would like it. Forgot how much foul language there is in this one. So much so that it's rated R. Still, holds up very well.
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Time Kibitzer
Footballguy
I can barely even remember the scenes from the future, they were definitely some of the film's weakest scenes I would agree.When Hanks and Berry are speaking that gibberish in the future, it's goofy.It's been a while since I've seen it, but 'goofy' isn't really something that comes to mind when I think of Cloud Atlas. I guess I can see it with Tom Hanks as a very bizarre looking gangster and whatnot, but I'm much more willing to suspend my disbelief for a film like Cloud Atlas that's trying to do something different as opposed to the standard action/adventure flick, for example.I'm not saying it was worthless. But you have to admit it's one of the goofiest movies ever made.I can understand those who thought Cloud Atlas was a mess, but I enjoyed it well enough.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Two more:
Quartet
I don't know about you, but I think older actors are often far better than younger actors. This is a movie about elderly retired professional musicians. Just a great movie and emotionally dead-on.
Enemy Mine
Dennis Quaid vs. Louis Gossett, Jr. in this classic 80s sci fi. I love this movie.
Quartet
I don't know about you, but I think older actors are often far better than younger actors. This is a movie about elderly retired professional musicians. Just a great movie and emotionally dead-on.
Enemy Mine
Dennis Quaid vs. Louis Gossett, Jr. in this classic 80s sci fi. I love this movie.
Abraham
Footballguy
You know, it hadn't occurred to me til you said something but maybe that's what did it. The VoiceOver. I think the only way shows can be "smart" is if they trust the audience to catch things without spelling them out. I think you are right.
Time Kibitzer
Footballguy
Ain't Them Bodies Saints was a pretty good flick. The story is nothing new, but the cinematography and acting was good enough to keep me well interested throughout. I haven't seen many films with Casey Affleck, but damn is he a good actor. Just light years better than his big brother, not that that really means anything.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
To me, the voiceover better be very interesting and / or essential to understanding the plot.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
I enjoyed the show and the voiceover. The plot lost me a bit with
the murder
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
I didnt really have a problem with the main kid, but Id agree the rest of the actors really carried it. Rockwell is always great, and I enjoyed Carell in the atypical role for him as the #####.
Maybe it was the amusement park angle, but this reminded me a lot of Adventureland, which I also really liked. I think both were well written, have a lot of reality to them to the point where they almost feel personal for/to the main characters.
Didnt blow me away but definitely worth the watch and was well made.
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Yeah, I didnt expect all the "twists" that were to come after the beginning of the movie, but I give it a little credit for trying. There really wasnt anything surprising in the 2nd half, but the twists with Denzel and Marky Mark were a bit of a surprise when they happened. Both Paxton, and his character, felt out of place.
I enjoyed this one for the most part. I typically find Denzel and Wahlberg entertaining at worst, and they did the job here for me, and have plenty of good back and forths.
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Gravity...while I enjoyed it, and the suspense was maintained despite only 2 characters and minimal dialogue, Im a bit surprised by the love this got by critics and moviegoers alike. It was beautifully shot, and as I said entertaining as well, but Id hardly call it great...3.1/5
Prisoners...absolutely loved this and it should end up in my top 5 from this year. While it is nothing all that original storyline wise - girls get kidnapped, father(s) goes above the law to find her/them - everything else about it was just so well done. Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal have great performances, Paul Dano and Melissa Leo also shine in smaller roles. I believe it was supposed to take place in present day, but the cinematography was excellent and gave it a persistent dreary, rural feel, vintage as well. Maybe its Gyllenhaal being involved, but cinematography-wise this reminded me a lot of Zodiac. I really liked how while they were investigating the main case, other criminals were discovered and lead to the progression of the investigation. It clocks in at 2 and a half hours, but doesnt feel long or drawn out. I found the last 20-30 minutes absolutely riveting, thanks in part to the building story of the first 2 hours, and the ending doesnt disappoint either. I actually watched it 3 times last week...4.4/5
Prisoners...absolutely loved this and it should end up in my top 5 from this year. While it is nothing all that original storyline wise - girls get kidnapped, father(s) goes above the law to find her/them - everything else about it was just so well done. Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal have great performances, Paul Dano and Melissa Leo also shine in smaller roles. I believe it was supposed to take place in present day, but the cinematography was excellent and gave it a persistent dreary, rural feel, vintage as well. Maybe its Gyllenhaal being involved, but cinematography-wise this reminded me a lot of Zodiac. I really liked how while they were investigating the main case, other criminals were discovered and lead to the progression of the investigation. It clocks in at 2 and a half hours, but doesnt feel long or drawn out. I found the last 20-30 minutes absolutely riveting, thanks in part to the building story of the first 2 hours, and the ending doesnt disappoint either. I actually watched it 3 times last week...4.4/5
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, but otherwise I thought it was great.
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Its 2 hours, 33 mins, and it was more like the 2nd and 3rd viewings I started around 45 mins so it was less than 2 hours technically.
But yeah, I thought Prisoners was that good.
Statorama
Footballguy
Just watched "The Horseman" starring a bunch of Aussie nobodies. Story follows a father searching for answers after he finds out that his daughter OD'd on the set of an adult film. Not for the weak of heart, as it has excessive violence that more than earns a very hard R rating. Kept me on the edge of my seat. Currently streaming for free if you have Amazon Prime.
Also watched "Dune" for the first time since I saw it opening night over 25+ years ago. Forty minutes in I felt like I had watched a four hour movie. Graphics that were iffy even back then REALLY haven't held up well. The whole deal with the #### face was a major miscalculation, but was straight out of the Lynch "I dare you to watch" playbook. Hated it then, hated it now. Muddled script, poorly edited, and in the end just plain boring. Did like the giant brain being that lived in a train car filled with brine. Not recommended even as a curiosity.
Also watched "Dune" for the first time since I saw it opening night over 25+ years ago. Forty minutes in I felt like I had watched a four hour movie. Graphics that were iffy even back then REALLY haven't held up well. The whole deal with the #### face was a major miscalculation, but was straight out of the Lynch "I dare you to watch" playbook. Hated it then, hated it now. Muddled script, poorly edited, and in the end just plain boring. Did like the giant brain being that lived in a train car filled with brine. Not recommended even as a curiosity.
biggamer3
Footballguy
No problemo dude, i thought the movie was rock solid. Only movie I ever watched a second time immediately after watching it was One Flew Over a Cuckoos Nest, but that was because it was the greatest movie I had ever seen in my life. Still wish I could watch that movie as if it was my first time.
cstu
Footballguy
The Warriors (1979) - Ultimate director's cut
Had somehow never seen it and didn't know what to expect either, thought it was going to be a big gang fight. Not a great story but it's more than made up for by the crazy dialogue, scenes and characters. 8/10, I dug it.
Edit: I did get a laugh that Dexter's dad was one of the 'tough' gang members
Had somehow never seen it and didn't know what to expect either, thought it was going to be a big gang fight. Not a great story but it's more than made up for by the crazy dialogue, scenes and characters. 8/10, I dug it.
Edit: I did get a laugh that Dexter's dad was one of the 'tough' gang members
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NCCommish
Footballguy
So saw Man of Steel last night. Got to say I really liked what they did with it and I am not a huge Superman fan. I believe someone mentioned the fight scenes kind of dragged and at points they did. But overall not a bad reboot and perhaps the best Superman since Reeves. Dude certainly looked the part.
NCCommish
Footballguy
I have yet to see a cut I thought should have ever seen the light of day. But then I am huge fan of the books and I thought they completely disrespected them, so I may be a tiny bit biased.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Did you know that Lynch was a possible director for Star Wars years ago? Man that would have been a beautiful hot mess.Chaka said:
cstu
Footballguy
It's impossible for most readers of the book to do that. You call it Dune then it should attempt to be Dune.
Chaka
Footballguy
I would love to have seen that.
When I close my eyes I see Dennis Hopper as Jar-Jar Binks.
Epic.
Chaka
Footballguy
99% of the time I agree with you but for some reason Dune the movie works for me and it is no problem for me to separate it from the book.
sports_fan
Footballguy
Great movie. One question.
Why didn't Alex (Paul Dano) simply tell them where the girls where? Why protect his aunt and uncle after being subjected to years of abuse by them? I can understand him being hesitant to speak and that his IQ comes into play, but after a few day of torture I have a hard time believing he would have kept quiet.
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
I dont think there is an exact answer for that. However, we dont know that he was abused by them, and he would appear to be the only child they didnt kill. I would also say fear of being killed by Melissa Leo if he gave up the kids was a factor, and its not like he knew her husband was dead either. Id say the best answer - considering there was no evidence of him being abused - was that Melissa Leo really felt like his mom, and only family he had, considering she/they raised him for the last 25+ years, so he didnt want her to get arrested with that in mind. When they show Dano briefly strangling the dog, I dont think we really know how innocent he was either.
Since you called them "aunt and uncle" in your question, you realize they werent his actual aunt and uncle right? He was the kid that was kidnapped 26 years earlier, Gyllenhaal interviewed the grandma who was watching the only tape she had of him. I think he lived in the house (before he was kidnapped) the RV was parked in front of when they kidnapped Jackman and Howard's daughters, IIRC.
Since you called them "aunt and uncle" in your question, you realize they werent his actual aunt and uncle right? He was the kid that was kidnapped 26 years earlier, Gyllenhaal interviewed the grandma who was watching the only tape she had of him. I think he lived in the house (before he was kidnapped) the RV was parked in front of when they kidnapped Jackman and Howard's daughters, IIRC.
sports_fan
Footballguy
I dont think there is an exact answer for that. However, we dont know that he was abused by them, and he would appear to be the only child they didnt kill. I would also say fear of being killed by Melissa Leo if he gave up the kids was a factor, and its not like he knew her husband was dead either. Id say the best answer - considering there was no evidence of him being abused - was that Melissa Leo really felt like his mom, and only family he had, considering she/they raised him for the last 25+ years, so he didnt want her to get arrested with that in mind. When they show Dano briefly strangling the dog, I dont think we really know how innocent he was either.
Since you called them "aunt and uncle" in your question, you realize they werent his actual aunt and uncle right? He was the kid that was kidnapped 26 years earlier, Gyllenhaal interviewed the grandma who was watching the only tape she had of him. I think he lived in the house (before he was kidnapped) the RV was parked in front of when they kidnapped Jackman and Howard's daughters, IIRC.
Since you called them "aunt and uncle" in your question, you realize they werent his actual aunt and uncle right? He was the kid that was kidnapped 26 years earlier, Gyllenhaal interviewed the grandma who was watching the only tape she had of him. I think he lived in the house (before he was kidnapped) the RV was parked in front of when they kidnapped Jackman and Howard's daughters, IIRC.
"Since you called them "aunt and uncle" in your question, you realize they weren't his actual aunt and uncle right?"
Yes I did realize that. I think I wrote it like that because it was an easy way to refer to them and I didn't really think about it.
Very good explanation though. Thanks.
Yes I did realize that. I think I wrote it like that because it was an easy way to refer to them and I didn't really think about it.
Very good explanation though. Thanks.
Time Kibitzer
Footballguy
Haven't seen Prisoners yet, though I'm looking forward to it despite it's unoriginal looking story (at least that's how it comes off in the trailer), but for those of you who enjoyed it I highly recommend Incendies, which is the Prisoners director's last film. It's one of the best films of the past decade imo.
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
I said it in my 2nd sentence of my review, yes, the general storyline of Prisoners isnt all that original, but everything else is very well done, including the details of the story and how it progresses. Just watched the trailer now, and I get the same impression as you for the most part so I can see how the trailer doesnt make it appear better than your average thriller.Time Kibitzer said:
Havent seen Incendies, and genre wise it appears different from Prisoners, but it has great reviews so I'll have to check it out.
17seconds
root of all aliai
jOBS
I thought this movie was actually pretty good. Yeah it could have been put together better, the script could have been better, but Aston Kutcher was phenomenal as Steve Jobs. I feel a little bad for him that his effort wasn't in a better movie. It also had a few moving moments as well. It follows the biography very closely and covers the 70s up to 2001.
I give it a thumbs up, 3.25 stars out of 5.
I thought this movie was actually pretty good. Yeah it could have been put together better, the script could have been better, but Aston Kutcher was phenomenal as Steve Jobs. I feel a little bad for him that his effort wasn't in a better movie. It also had a few moving moments as well. It follows the biography very closely and covers the 70s up to 2001.
I give it a thumbs up, 3.25 stars out of 5.
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KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Couple bad movies last night, one I expected and one I was surprised at:
Kick-### 2:
Was OK-ish in it's own way, but felt very stale and forced compared to the first one. It usually isn't a good sign when the sequel has a different writer/director. Of coure Hit Girl steals the show, but she was pushed off to the side to showcase the other new group of "superheroes". Doesn't matter if you are talking humor, action, characters, this one misses the mark on all of them. Would pass on this one, but you also probably know what you are getting when you put this one in. 4/10
Elysium:
The set pieces on this one looked good, but that is about all I can say positively about this movie. Thought it was one of the dumber movies I've seen in a bit. Was very surprised - District 9 had a point to drive home, but it was able to pull it off in a mildly subtle way. This one just hits you over the head with 2 dimensional characters and might as well have been called "rich people are bad, mmmkay.." There is 0 motivation presented for why people are acting this badly besides they are rich. Also it is very hard to introduce something that can cure anything and not put limitations on it and not have it bring the entire plot crashing down. Acting was bad too - especially Jodie Foster. I won't keep going on - you get it, I was highly disappointed and can't recommend people bother with this one. 3/10
Kick-### 2:
Was OK-ish in it's own way, but felt very stale and forced compared to the first one. It usually isn't a good sign when the sequel has a different writer/director. Of coure Hit Girl steals the show, but she was pushed off to the side to showcase the other new group of "superheroes". Doesn't matter if you are talking humor, action, characters, this one misses the mark on all of them. Would pass on this one, but you also probably know what you are getting when you put this one in. 4/10
Elysium:
The set pieces on this one looked good, but that is about all I can say positively about this movie. Thought it was one of the dumber movies I've seen in a bit. Was very surprised - District 9 had a point to drive home, but it was able to pull it off in a mildly subtle way. This one just hits you over the head with 2 dimensional characters and might as well have been called "rich people are bad, mmmkay.." There is 0 motivation presented for why people are acting this badly besides they are rich. Also it is very hard to introduce something that can cure anything and not put limitations on it and not have it bring the entire plot crashing down. Acting was bad too - especially Jodie Foster. I won't keep going on - you get it, I was highly disappointed and can't recommend people bother with this one. 3/10
Sheesh - I do love that the rich people escape Earth b/c of the overpopulation. A great way to combat that is to have a magic box in every home that can cure all disease - I am sure that won't cause any problems in your new world.
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