krista4
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Oh man, I want that under my avatar instead of "Footballguy".
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Oh man, I want that under my avatar instead of "Footballguy".
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Like I picture a DVD that teaches people about manners, where a stuffy British guy in a double breasted suit sips tea near a fireplace with the Ravel violin concerto playing in the background and he says, "And while some will effectively argue that Picasso's later works are flawed, anyone with good taste likes Bonnie Hunt."
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
If there's something wrong with The Evil Dead, then I don't want to go on living in this world.That movie looks terrible, and I can't bring myself to watch it.I'd make fun of you, but I own a copy of The Evil DeadI find my boyfriend watching Jerry Maguire.* I forgot how much I love this movie. Boyfriend pointed out that all my favorite movies involve death, despair, and preferably Farsi, and he doesn't get how I could possibly like this so much. I have no explanation.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
If there's something wrong with The Evil Dead, then I don't want to go on living in this world.That movie looks terrible, and I can't bring myself to watch it.I'd make fun of you, but I own a copy of The Evil DeadI find my boyfriend watching Jerry Maguire.* I forgot how much I love this movie. Boyfriend pointed out that all my favorite movies involve death, despair, and preferably Farsi, and he doesn't get how I could possibly like this so much. I have no explanation.
SKribbles
Footballguy
Bangkok Dangerous: This movie could have been very good if it didn't have Nicholas Cage in it. I can't believe how horrible of an actor he has turned into. He is supposed to be playing a kick-### assassin yet he acts identical to every other one of his freakin roles. Just pathetic. There are a couple scenes when he is training his new pupil that are just painful and almost made me turn it off right then. Without Cage in it, I would have given the movie 3.5/5. With Cage, 1/5.
krista4
Footballguy
I haven't seen this movie, but wtf has happened to Nic Cage? There was a time, long ago, when he was a good actor. 
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Yeah, when was that?I haven't seen this movie, but wtf has happened to Nic Cage? There was a time, long ago, when he was a good actor. :(
(I'm guessing at least 15+ years ago...)
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I was one of the people that really liked this one as well - sadly one of my favorites of the last year or so. One of those Rom-coms that at least try to be mildly realistic but still has heart, laughs, etc.. On par with Love Actually (check that movie out if you haven't seen it either). You could do a ton worse in this genre, so all males file these titles away for when your S.O. wants to curl up to a movie. I have a thing for Rachel Weisz (sp?), so I'd put Banks as the 3rd hottest in the movie.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Vanilla Sky is also one of my all time favorites.I really liked Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Say Anything..., Singles and Almost Famous.That movie looks terrible, and I can't bring myself to watch it.I'd make fun of you, but I own a copy of The Evil DeadI find my boyfriend watching Jerry Maguire.* I forgot how much I love this movie. Boyfriend pointed out that all my favorite movies involve death, despair, and preferably Farsi, and he doesn't get how I could possibly like this so much. I have no explanation.I'm a sucker for nearly everything Cameron Crowe makes
I'd argue that Jerry Maguire is his worst movie. (Don't think I've seen Elizabethtown)
krista4
Footballguy
Around the time he won an Oscar for Best Actor.I am also in the "Definitely, Maybe" is good category. I reviewed it a while back, but thought it was very funny and clever for about the first 2/3. The last third almost killed it for me (too sappy), but most of it was very good. Love Actually is outstanding.Yeah, when was that?I haven't seen this movie, but wtf has happened to Nic Cage? There was a time, long ago, when he was a good actor. :(
(I'm guessing at least 15+ years ago...)
hooter311
Footballguy
Adaptation Down?I really enjoyed that movie, Cage pulled off the twins really well. I enjoyed primarily because it was a Jonze/Kaufman collaboration, but Cage really turned in an excellent performance. Also enjoyed him in Raising Arizona, The Rock, and Deadfall. Face/Off is one of my guily pleasures as well.Yeah, when was that?
(I'm guessing at least 15+ years ago...)
Absolutely couldn't stand the guy in almost everything else, his neurotic behavior is amusing at times but is usually so over the top it makes me want to turn it off.
krista4
Footballguy
Raising Arizona = one of my top five favorite comedies.Adaptation Down?I really enjoyed that movie, Cage pulled off the twins really well. I enjoyed primarily because it was a Jonze/Kaufman collaboration, but Cage really turned in an excellent performance. Also enjoyed him in Raising Arizona, The Rock, and Deadfall. Face/Off is one of my guily pleasures as well.Yeah, when was that?
Absolutely couldn't stand the guy in almost everything else, his neurotic behavior is amusing at times but is usually so over the top it makes me want to turn it off.
yinzer
Footballguy
I dont think Id ever call him a very good actor, but he has been in a lot of good movies.
Adaptation is probably my favorite, but some others not mentioned
Snake Eyes, Red Rock West, Leaving Las Vegas, 8MM, Con Air, Bringing Out the Dead, Kiss of Death, Matchstick Men
Now, some of those are guilty pleasures and more entertaining than good, but I enjoyed all of them
Id also def recommend Lord of War...that one was surprisingly good
Adaptation is probably my favorite, but some others not mentioned
Snake Eyes, Red Rock West, Leaving Las Vegas, 8MM, Con Air, Bringing Out the Dead, Kiss of Death, Matchstick Men
Now, some of those are guilty pleasures and more entertaining than good, but I enjoyed all of them
Id also def recommend Lord of War...that one was surprisingly good
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Hey Krista,UPDATE: Mrs. Dogg says that Jerry Maguire stinks. So I'm out!Like I picture a DVD that teaches people about manners, where a stuffy British guy in a double breasted suit sips tea near a fireplace with the Ravel violin concerto playing in the background and he says, "And while some will effectively argue that Picasso's later works are flawed, anyone with good taste likes Bonnie Hunt."
Anonymous Internet User
Footballguy
watched The Mist last night. mostly a popcorn flick. over-the-top caricatures as characters killed any sense of horror. ham-handed ending. two out of five stars.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Fixed.Cage can make fun movies. Face/Off is a total joke. But I suppose that Cage's hammy, screen-munching bravado could be characterized as entertaining.
However, Con Air is just ###. Awful. Cage made three or four good movies (Moonstruck, Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation, and The Weatherman). Aside from those, most of his career littered with cinematic flotsam and jetsam.
I could argue that Cage is talented. It's just that he's wasted that bit of talent on a bunch of detritus.
yinzer
Footballguy
Like I said, not necessarily good movies by some definitions, but entertaining and enjoyableAnd I dont see how you cant include The Rock in his good movies. Its IMO the best pure action flick of the last 25 years probably
And maybe its too creepy or dark for most people, but I thought 8MM was well done...Gandolfini and Phoenix were great supporting actors in that as well.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
This movie looks terrible, and I am glad you posted further incentive to avoid it.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I think 2/5 is being generous, too. Terrible movie.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Oy. Michael Bay is the devil. These were all released within the last 25 years, and I think these are all a lot better than The Rock
redatorRobocopTerminator 2GladiatorThe MatrixAliensThe Bourne SupremacyKill Bill, Vol. 1 & 2Lethal WeaponThe IncrediblesDie Hard
yinzer
Footballguy
I said pure action movie, and the only ones that fit the bill that you listed were Bourne Supremacy (I thought this was the worst of the trilogy BTW), Lethal Weapon, and Die Hard.I personally would take The Rock over all of them, but I could see how others might enjoy the other 3 more.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Now, you like The Rock - and that's cool. I'm not asking you to feel differently.But Predator and Terminator 2 are pure action flicks. Yes, they have a sci-fi blend. But poll 100 guys, and 98 of them will tell you those are action flicks.
yinzer
Footballguy
Yes, they are action flicks...no doubtJust saying when I mean "pure" action flicks, I basically meant non-fiction/realistic action movies.jdoggydogg said:
Not to say invisible aliens may actually have been on Earth, or John McClain could actually kill a mess of terrorists singlehandedly, but I think you know what I mean, right??
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Then you need to see Dear Frankie. Great movie, and she's very good in it.Just saw Transsiberian, great movie.....I'm now pretty much in love with Emily Mortimer
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Maybe I don't understand. You think The Rock is realistic, or unrealistic?
yinzer
Footballguy
Im saying its on the level of Lethal Weapon, Die Hard, and the Bourne series of being conceivable or actually able to happen realisticPredator, Terminator, etc are on a totally different level of unrealisticI agree that both, Aliens, and some other "action" movies are better, but they arent one in the same
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the hairy scotsman
Footballguy
Face/Off.Wow...that was really, really dreadful, as is Cage. Seriously, none of us would know his name if he weren't FF Coppola's nephew. He's been decent here and there, luckily for him in some good movies, but his awful performances far outweigh his respectable ones.hooter311 said:Adaptation Down?I really enjoyed that movie, Cage pulled off the twins really well. I enjoyed primarily because it was a Jonze/Kaufman collaboration, but Cage really turned in an excellent performance. Also enjoyed him in Raising Arizona, The Rock, and Deadfall. Face/Off is one of my guily pleasures as well.KarmaPolice said:Yeah, when was that?krista4 said:
Absolutely couldn't stand the guy in almost everything else, his neurotic behavior is amusing at times but is usually so over the top it makes me want to turn it off.
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krista4
Footballguy
:( I had missed your prior post.jdoggydogg said:Hey Krista,UPDATE: Mrs. Dogg says that Jerry Maguire stinks. So I'm out!Like I picture a DVD that teaches people about manners, where a stuffy British guy in a double breasted suit sips tea near a fireplace with the Ravel violin concerto playing in the background and he says, "And while some will effectively argue that Picasso's later works are flawed, anyone with good taste likes Bonnie Hunt."
I'm currently re-watching Babe, because it's on. I defy anyone to tell me this isn't a great movie.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Watched The Dark Knight again last night.
Really want to like this one more than Batman Begins, but I just can't. I am still of the opinion that they tried to do too much with this one and it suffered b/c of it. One of the main reasons is besause it started to cross over the line of over the top action movie sometimes. Batman's always had his cool toys to play with, but the Hong Kong scene really took away from the movie with him flying off of rooftops. (Also, when did he develop super strength? - he bent a gun/rifle in the beginning of the movie). The scene where he's on his batcycle and doesn't engage the Joker still annoys me, and don't think they needed as much two-face at the end.
Don't get me wrong, it's still a damn good action movie. I loved the 1st one and really don't have a complaint about that one (except they could've had a better Rachel). I'd rate this one just below the first one. On an action movie scale I'd have Begins as a 9.5-10 and the Dark Knight more at an 8.5-9.
Really want to like this one more than Batman Begins, but I just can't. I am still of the opinion that they tried to do too much with this one and it suffered b/c of it. One of the main reasons is besause it started to cross over the line of over the top action movie sometimes. Batman's always had his cool toys to play with, but the Hong Kong scene really took away from the movie with him flying off of rooftops. (Also, when did he develop super strength? - he bent a gun/rifle in the beginning of the movie). The scene where he's on his batcycle and doesn't engage the Joker still annoys me, and don't think they needed as much two-face at the end.
Don't get me wrong, it's still a damn good action movie. I loved the 1st one and really don't have a complaint about that one (except they could've had a better Rachel). I'd rate this one just below the first one. On an action movie scale I'd have Begins as a 9.5-10 and the Dark Knight more at an 8.5-9.
yinzer
Footballguy
Hah...Ironically, I watched this for teh 2nd time last night as well, and think Im going to agree with you that Begins is the superior film.Now, seeing Dark Knight at the IMAX was unreal, but watching it again and not having the anticipation I did when I saw it first kind of proved what I had thought that Begins is more rewatchable. I would almost say Begins is undoubtedly more rewatchable if not for Ledgers great performance.
DK still has plenty of substance to go along with the action, but not as much as Begins had, and I think thats part of the reason I think Ill end up thinking its the better of the 2 in the long. I didnt have a problem with the Hong Kong stuff, but the bending of the gun did leave me
momentarily. I agree on 2Face though. I didnt see any need to rush Dent's character to the point of him being 2Face, followed by him only being 2Face for about the last 30 minutes or so. Not only do I think I wouldve been better to give Joker more lines/screentime, but now with Ledger gone Im assuming Joker wouldnt be in the next one (if there is a next one), and you just killed off a big villain who wasnt ever in 1/3 of the movie.Ill still have to see this 1 again, and Begins, but after watching DK for the 2nd time, I have a feeling Begins will end up being my favorite of the 2
avoiding injuries
Footballguy
Traitor-
One of the best films I've seen in a while. Don Cheadle is among the top actors out there.
One of the best films I've seen in a while. Don Cheadle is among the top actors out there.
krista4
Footballguy
Hitting a few classics and an outstanding 2008 movie...
Boy A: 5/5, one of the best movies of the year, and the lead actor gave a performance as good as any I've ever seen. One recommendation: Even though it's in English, I found it helpful to turn on the subtitles (heavy Scottish accents). I copied someone else's netflix review because I thought it was perfect: This is a heartbreaking downer of a movie, but it is beautiful nonetheless. Incredibly poignant and realistic. If you go to the movies strictly for escapism and never want to view a “downer” movie, this is not for you. If you are strictly an eye-for-an-eye, good guys and bad guys, governator justice kind of person, you'll probably see this as some sort of liberal do-gooder movie. If you feel like you already have a firm handle on the workings of imperfect justice, on multi-layered conversations around nature, nurture, punishment vs. rehabilitation, the effects of upbringing and childhood trauma and abuse and whether or not they can later be mediated—or you simply don't care—THIS IS NOT THE MOVIE FOR YOU. If you can handle the occasional gut-wrencher, and ARE interested in human and social “issues” explored with real subtlety and complexity—not in a simplistic, moralistic, or pedantic way—this is a little gem of a movie. Despite the subject matter, this is not a political or a “message” movie. It's a well told, gritty, painfully real look at some of the ugliness of life which creates empathy for a character that otherwise would evoke very little empathy—and it does this at least partly by showing how very similar he actually is to the rest of us in both good and bad ways: “there, but for the grace of God, go I” sort of thing. Andrew Garfield, the actor who portrayed the main character, gave a truly Oscar-worthy performance-just spot-on brilliant.
Five Easy Pieces: Jack Nicholson is brilliant, but other than the classic diner scene, I found this a bit boring. 2/5
Kill Me Again: Debut film from the director of Red Rock West and The Last Seduction. This was not nearly as good as those two, but was an enjoyable-enough noir, unfortunately damaged by a horrible lead performance by Joanne Whalley. Michael Madsen is terrific in it, though. 3/5
Double Indemnity: Just awesome noir from 1944, with Edward G. Robinson giving just an outstanding performance, and Fred MacMurray is very solid in the lead role. One of the best noir films ever made. 5/5
Boy A: 5/5, one of the best movies of the year, and the lead actor gave a performance as good as any I've ever seen. One recommendation: Even though it's in English, I found it helpful to turn on the subtitles (heavy Scottish accents). I copied someone else's netflix review because I thought it was perfect: This is a heartbreaking downer of a movie, but it is beautiful nonetheless. Incredibly poignant and realistic. If you go to the movies strictly for escapism and never want to view a “downer” movie, this is not for you. If you are strictly an eye-for-an-eye, good guys and bad guys, governator justice kind of person, you'll probably see this as some sort of liberal do-gooder movie. If you feel like you already have a firm handle on the workings of imperfect justice, on multi-layered conversations around nature, nurture, punishment vs. rehabilitation, the effects of upbringing and childhood trauma and abuse and whether or not they can later be mediated—or you simply don't care—THIS IS NOT THE MOVIE FOR YOU. If you can handle the occasional gut-wrencher, and ARE interested in human and social “issues” explored with real subtlety and complexity—not in a simplistic, moralistic, or pedantic way—this is a little gem of a movie. Despite the subject matter, this is not a political or a “message” movie. It's a well told, gritty, painfully real look at some of the ugliness of life which creates empathy for a character that otherwise would evoke very little empathy—and it does this at least partly by showing how very similar he actually is to the rest of us in both good and bad ways: “there, but for the grace of God, go I” sort of thing. Andrew Garfield, the actor who portrayed the main character, gave a truly Oscar-worthy performance-just spot-on brilliant.
Five Easy Pieces: Jack Nicholson is brilliant, but other than the classic diner scene, I found this a bit boring. 2/5
Kill Me Again: Debut film from the director of Red Rock West and The Last Seduction. This was not nearly as good as those two, but was an enjoyable-enough noir, unfortunately damaged by a horrible lead performance by Joanne Whalley. Michael Madsen is terrific in it, though. 3/5
Double Indemnity: Just awesome noir from 1944, with Edward G. Robinson giving just an outstanding performance, and Fred MacMurray is very solid in the lead role. One of the best noir films ever made. 5/5
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Good stuff
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
For me, this is a good movie that is made great by a Heath Ledger that is nothing less than brilliant. To be blunt, while I am a Bale fan, his ridiculous fake low Batman scary voice is silly. But Ledger's Joker goes down as one of my top 10 favorite characters of all time.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
The Last King of Scotland
Very good movie. Whittaker is always good, and the doctor character worked, as well. Difficult movie to watch at times, but I am glad I saw it.
Very good movie. Whittaker is always good, and the doctor character worked, as well. Difficult movie to watch at times, but I am glad I saw it.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
This is an awful movie. Reminds me of another classic movie: A Woman Under the Influence. Acting is good, dialogue is excellent, but these movies stink. Threadbare plot with characters no one cares about.krista4 said:
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I agree about Ledger. However, on multiple viewings I knew what to expect. I think that added to my liking the movie less the 2nd time. Still an amazing performance but I wasn't as distracted by it or glued to the set because of it and I was picking up on the rest of the movie and what I didn't like about it. Still worth anybody renting to see Heath's performance for sure.
Musesboy
Footballguy
I watched a few over the last few days.
Grosse Pointe Blank
I hadn't seen this for a few years. An odd movie. John Cusack as a professional killer. Comedy works best in this type of movie in my opinion. One thing that did surprise me was the excellent soundtrack. Plenty of British punk, and classics from the Pixies and Violent Femmes, among others. Quite a well-done movie.
Gangs of New York
I avoided this when it came out because I thought it would be too violent for my tastes. The opening sequence had me worried but I had to check out another Daniel Day-Lewis movie after being so impressed by There Will Be Blood. I am glad I did. The setting and atmosphere was superb. I was definitely drawn into the story. Daniel Day-Lewis was as good as I expected and LDC was excellent too. It's a good sign when a long movie ends and you are wishing for another hour.
The Shipping News
Kevin Spacey rarely does anything that I don't like, and this was no exception. Set in Nova Scotia, it's a character study. More of a human interest story than anything else. It shows how a person can turn their life around. It didn't hurt that Judy Dench was involved.
The Hitchcock Masterpiece Collection arrived in my mail today so I could be busy for a while...
Grosse Pointe Blank
I hadn't seen this for a few years. An odd movie. John Cusack as a professional killer. Comedy works best in this type of movie in my opinion. One thing that did surprise me was the excellent soundtrack. Plenty of British punk, and classics from the Pixies and Violent Femmes, among others. Quite a well-done movie.
Gangs of New York
I avoided this when it came out because I thought it would be too violent for my tastes. The opening sequence had me worried but I had to check out another Daniel Day-Lewis movie after being so impressed by There Will Be Blood. I am glad I did. The setting and atmosphere was superb. I was definitely drawn into the story. Daniel Day-Lewis was as good as I expected and LDC was excellent too. It's a good sign when a long movie ends and you are wishing for another hour.
The Shipping News
Kevin Spacey rarely does anything that I don't like, and this was no exception. Set in Nova Scotia, it's a character study. More of a human interest story than anything else. It shows how a person can turn their life around. It didn't hurt that Judy Dench was involved.
The Hitchcock Masterpiece Collection arrived in my mail today so I could be busy for a while...
yinzer
Footballguy
Liked this a lot too, even better than I expectedI guess its not really a war movie per se, but if it were, its the best war movie Ive seen in awhile
yinzer
Footballguy
Definitely my favorite John Cusack movie after High Fidelity
krista4
Footballguy
This was just a great movie.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
That didn't work for me. Cusak was very good in the underrated movie Max.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I like this movie a lot. Obviously, Lewis and DiCaprio were very good. Additionally, the painstaking attention to historical details was interesting, as well.
Jutz
Footballguy
Just got done watching Get Smart... I really didn't like it very much.
This weekend, I aso watched Step Brothers... thought it was very funny.
And I watched The Longshots... thought that was good too.
I would recommend The Longshots and Step Brothers... but not Get Smart.
I also have Hellboy II to watch... I'll let you know how that turns out.
This weekend, I aso watched Step Brothers... thought it was very funny.
And I watched The Longshots... thought that was good too.
I would recommend The Longshots and Step Brothers... but not Get Smart.
I also have Hellboy II to watch... I'll let you know how that turns out.
avoiding injuries
Footballguy
Hancock
I didn't like this movie very much. It kept me entertained for the most part, but not a good movie. I wouldn't watch it again even if it was on TV.
I didn't like this movie very much. It kept me entertained for the most part, but not a good movie. I wouldn't watch it again even if it was on TV.
Watched two this weekend.....
The Assassination of Jesse James.....
Pretty decent movie. Well done period piece, decent acting, nice shots, nice score, thought it worked. It did drag out a bit in parts, and I think they may have been able to do a bit better job in introducing the characters and their relationship to one another - but this may have been partially due to me having a hard time hearing/following the dialogue with screaming kids around. Overall, I enjoyed. I'll rank it a 2.5/5.0.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Okay, aside from the fact there is quite a bit of male nudity, this movie was part cute, part quirky, part funny, I dunno had a bit of everything. The girls were nice to look at too, nice to see Jackie from That 70's Show blossom....would have liked to see a little more of that. There were a number of parts that had me laughing out loud, which isn't that common. Score it 3.0 / 5.0
The Assassination of Jesse James.....
Pretty decent movie. Well done period piece, decent acting, nice shots, nice score, thought it worked. It did drag out a bit in parts, and I think they may have been able to do a bit better job in introducing the characters and their relationship to one another - but this may have been partially due to me having a hard time hearing/following the dialogue with screaming kids around. Overall, I enjoyed. I'll rank it a 2.5/5.0.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Okay, aside from the fact there is quite a bit of male nudity, this movie was part cute, part quirky, part funny, I dunno had a bit of everything. The girls were nice to look at too, nice to see Jackie from That 70's Show blossom....would have liked to see a little more of that. There were a number of parts that had me laughing out loud, which isn't that common. Score it 3.0 / 5.0
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jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Yeah. I think Scorsese has found his new DeNiro in DiCaprio. While I am not much of a fan of The Aviator, D was outstanding in Gangs and Departed.
