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The Water Diviner.
Knew nothing about this. I really liked this movie.
Knew nothing about this. I really liked this movie.
Agree parts of Trainwreck got a little long in the tooth but the beginning and the ending( Wife and daughter about fell out of their chairsWatched a few movies yesterday:
Trainwreck:
Had some really funny parts at the start that had me rolling. Then it started to drag a bit as it started to get more relationshipy. Definitely not the strong suit of the movie, neither was the Lebron scenes. I think Amy Shumer wrote it, but it still felt like an Apatow movie in that it went on too long, and couldn't nail the emotional stuff. 5/10
Mad Max: Fury Road
I have been putting this one off, because it really didn't look like something I would like. I have never seen a Mad Max movie, so that might have something to do with it as well. Kept seeing it on a lot of the "best of" lists for the year, even on critics' list that I would think are a bit stuffier, so I figured I had to give it a go. Fully aware that I am in the minority, but I got bored pretty quickly with this one. Sure there was some damn good stunts and camera work to be seen, but I need more than that in order to sit through a couple hours of movie. Maybe it's because I have never seen any of the other movies, but I couldn't tell wtf was going half the time. I guess just chalk it up to not being my kind of movie? 4/10
Tom Hardy is NOT Mel Gibson....Hardy had no screen presence at all in this movie...Gibson owns that roleAgree parts of Trainwreck got a little long in the tooth but the beginning and the ending( Wife and daughter about fell out of their chairsWatched a few movies yesterday:
Trainwreck:
Had some really funny parts at the start that had me rolling. Then it started to drag a bit as it started to get more relationshipy. Definitely not the strong suit of the movie, neither was the Lebron scenes. I think Amy Shumer wrote it, but it still felt like an Apatow movie in that it went on too long, and couldn't nail the emotional stuff. 5/10
Mad Max: Fury Road
I have been putting this one off, because it really didn't look like something I would like. I have never seen a Mad Max movie, so that might have something to do with it as well. Kept seeing it on a lot of the "best of" lists for the year, even on critics' list that I would think are a bit stuffier, so I figured I had to give it a go. Fully aware that I am in the minority, but I got bored pretty quickly with this one. Sure there was some damn good stunts and camera work to be seen, but I need more than that in order to sit through a couple hours of movie. Maybe it's because I have never seen any of the other movies, but I couldn't tell wtf was going half the time. I guess just chalk it up to not being my kind of movie? 4/10during the ending sequence.) made up for it. I'd give it a 7/10..
Mad Max just does NOT transfer to Home viewing unless you have a 100" screen with full surround sound.. Watching it in the theater 9/10.. watching it at home 5/10..
It seemed a little more pronounced in this one. Maybe just takes some more getting used to.Double Indemnity is awesome. Noir dialog is by its nature rat-a-tat.
I think the real star is E.G. Robinson.
He's good in The Stranger too.It seemed a little more pronounced in this one. Maybe just takes some more getting used to.That was the first time I got to see Robinson, except for Soylent Green, so that was fun. Looking forward to watching Little Caesar some day.Double Indemnity is awesome. Noir dialog is by its nature rat-a-tat.
I think the real star is E.G. Robinson.
Heather Thomas in ZappedBetsy Russell - Private School, when she was riding bareback while bareback.That would be the winner for me.But....Kimberly McArthur in "Easy Money" (Rodney Dangerfield) - unreal.Kelly Preston - mischiefSalma Hayek - desperadook, so for the best boobs ever on film, so far, we have:
Trading Places
Species 3
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
I remember Uma's looking pretty awe inspiring in Dangerous Liasons
He's great in Key Largo, too. Very menacing counter to Bogart's everyman. Lauren Bacall and Lionel Barrymore are also among the cast.Andy Dufresne said:He's good in The Stranger too.jamny said:It seemed a little more pronounced in this one. Maybe just takes some more getting used to.That was the first time I got to see Robinson, except for Soylent Green, so that was fun. Looking forward to watching Little Caesar some day.Andy Dufresne said:Double Indemnity is awesome. Noir dialog is by its nature rat-a-tat.
I think the real star is E.G. Robinson.
I hear what you are saying, but I don't think seeing that movie in IMAX would have made a difference to me. I don't think any movie would raise up 4 points in ratings just due to screen size and theater sound for me.Agree parts of Trainwreck got a little long in the tooth but the beginning and the ending( Wife and daughter about fell out of their chairsWatched a few movies yesterday:
Trainwreck:
Had some really funny parts at the start that had me rolling. Then it started to drag a bit as it started to get more relationshipy. Definitely not the strong suit of the movie, neither was the Lebron scenes. I think Amy Shumer wrote it, but it still felt like an Apatow movie in that it went on too long, and couldn't nail the emotional stuff. 5/10
Mad Max: Fury Road
I have been putting this one off, because it really didn't look like something I would like. I have never seen a Mad Max movie, so that might have something to do with it as well. Kept seeing it on a lot of the "best of" lists for the year, even on critics' list that I would think are a bit stuffier, so I figured I had to give it a go. Fully aware that I am in the minority, but I got bored pretty quickly with this one. Sure there was some damn good stunts and camera work to be seen, but I need more than that in order to sit through a couple hours of movie. Maybe it's because I have never seen any of the other movies, but I couldn't tell wtf was going half the time. I guess just chalk it up to not being my kind of movie? 4/10during the ending sequence.) made up for it. I'd give it a 7/10..
Mad Max just does NOT transfer to Home viewing unless you have a 100" screen with full surround sound.. Watching it in the theater 9/10.. watching it at home 5/10..
I don't think the theater experience would help Mad Max. For me I found it pretty much incomprehensible. Hardy barely had any lines and pretty much grunted every line he did have and I didn't understand a word pretty much anyone else said, except for maybe Charlize. Visually fun but completely nonsensical. Still might watch it again for some mindless fun but really I don't get all the love it received either.I hear what you are saying, but I don't think seeing that movie in IMAX would have made a difference to me. I don't think any movie would raise up 4 points in ratings just due to screen size and theater sound for me.Agree parts of Trainwreck got a little long in the tooth but the beginning and the ending( Wife and daughter about fell out of their chairsWatched a few movies yesterday:
Trainwreck:
Had some really funny parts at the start that had me rolling. Then it started to drag a bit as it started to get more relationshipy. Definitely not the strong suit of the movie, neither was the Lebron scenes. I think Amy Shumer wrote it, but it still felt like an Apatow movie in that it went on too long, and couldn't nail the emotional stuff. 5/10
Mad Max: Fury Road
I have been putting this one off, because it really didn't look like something I would like. I have never seen a Mad Max movie, so that might have something to do with it as well. Kept seeing it on a lot of the "best of" lists for the year, even on critics' list that I would think are a bit stuffier, so I figured I had to give it a go. Fully aware that I am in the minority, but I got bored pretty quickly with this one. Sure there was some damn good stunts and camera work to be seen, but I need more than that in order to sit through a couple hours of movie. Maybe it's because I have never seen any of the other movies, but I couldn't tell wtf was going half the time. I guess just chalk it up to not being my kind of movie? 4/10during the ending sequence.) made up for it. I'd give it a 7/10..
Mad Max just does NOT transfer to Home viewing unless you have a 100" screen with full surround sound.. Watching it in the theater 9/10.. watching it at home 5/10..
Gravity might be one that I could think of - really didn't like that movie at all, but at the end of the movie I did think to myself "yeah, I wish I had seen that in 3D/IMAX." Nothing like that came to mind after watching Fury Road - mostly just glad it was over. Just not my thing.
I guess I assumed part of this was me never seeing any of the Mad Max movies.I don't think the theater experience would help Mad Max. For me I found it pretty much incomprehensible. Hardy barely had any lines and pretty much grunted every line he did have and I didn't understand a word pretty much anyone else said, except for maybe Charlize. Visually fun but completely nonsensical. Still might watch it again for some mindless fun but really I don't get all the love it received either.I hear what you are saying, but I don't think seeing that movie in IMAX would have made a difference to me. I don't think any movie would raise up 4 points in ratings just due to screen size and theater sound for me.Agree parts of Trainwreck got a little long in the tooth but the beginning and the ending( Wife and daughter about fell out of their chairsWatched a few movies yesterday:
Trainwreck:
Had some really funny parts at the start that had me rolling. Then it started to drag a bit as it started to get more relationshipy. Definitely not the strong suit of the movie, neither was the Lebron scenes. I think Amy Shumer wrote it, but it still felt like an Apatow movie in that it went on too long, and couldn't nail the emotional stuff. 5/10
Mad Max: Fury Road
I have been putting this one off, because it really didn't look like something I would like. I have never seen a Mad Max movie, so that might have something to do with it as well. Kept seeing it on a lot of the "best of" lists for the year, even on critics' list that I would think are a bit stuffier, so I figured I had to give it a go. Fully aware that I am in the minority, but I got bored pretty quickly with this one. Sure there was some damn good stunts and camera work to be seen, but I need more than that in order to sit through a couple hours of movie. Maybe it's because I have never seen any of the other movies, but I couldn't tell wtf was going half the time. I guess just chalk it up to not being my kind of movie? 4/10during the ending sequence.) made up for it. I'd give it a 7/10..
Mad Max just does NOT transfer to Home viewing unless you have a 100" screen with full surround sound.. Watching it in the theater 9/10.. watching it at home 5/10..
Gravity might be one that I could think of - really didn't like that movie at all, but at the end of the movie I did think to myself "yeah, I wish I had seen that in 3D/IMAX." Nothing like that came to mind after watching Fury Road - mostly just glad it was over. Just not my thing.
No, I mean I literally did not understand 90% of the dialogue not spoken by Charlize. Weird thing about Fury Road is I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing.KarmaPolice said:I guess I assumed part of this was me never seeing any of the Mad Max movies.Chaka said:I don't think the theater experience would help Mad Max. For me I found it pretty much incomprehensible. Hardy barely had any lines and pretty much grunted every line he did have and I didn't understand a word pretty much anyone else said, except for maybe Charlize. Visually fun but completely nonsensical. Still might watch it again for some mindless fun but really I don't get all the love it received either.KarmaPolice said:I hear what you are saying, but I don't think seeing that movie in IMAX would have made a difference to me. I don't think any movie would raise up 4 points in ratings just due to screen size and theater sound for me.snogger said:Agree parts of Trainwreck got a little long in the tooth but the beginning and the ending( Wife and daughter about fell out of their chairsKarmaPolice said:Watched a few movies yesterday:
Trainwreck:
Had some really funny parts at the start that had me rolling. Then it started to drag a bit as it started to get more relationshipy. Definitely not the strong suit of the movie, neither was the Lebron scenes. I think Amy Shumer wrote it, but it still felt like an Apatow movie in that it went on too long, and couldn't nail the emotional stuff. 5/10
Mad Max: Fury Road
I have been putting this one off, because it really didn't look like something I would like. I have never seen a Mad Max movie, so that might have something to do with it as well. Kept seeing it on a lot of the "best of" lists for the year, even on critics' list that I would think are a bit stuffier, so I figured I had to give it a go. Fully aware that I am in the minority, but I got bored pretty quickly with this one. Sure there was some damn good stunts and camera work to be seen, but I need more than that in order to sit through a couple hours of movie. Maybe it's because I have never seen any of the other movies, but I couldn't tell wtf was going half the time. I guess just chalk it up to not being my kind of movie? 4/10during the ending sequence.) made up for it. I'd give it a 7/10..
Mad Max just does NOT transfer to Home viewing unless you have a 100" screen with full surround sound.. Watching it in the theater 9/10.. watching it at home 5/10..
Gravity might be one that I could think of - really didn't like that movie at all, but at the end of the movie I did think to myself "yeah, I wish I had seen that in 3D/IMAX." Nothing like that came to mind after watching Fury Road - mostly just glad it was over. Just not my thing.![]()
I wasn't a huge fan of American Hustle. I would if it would do that director/actors combo good to work with other people. (I haven't seen Joy yet).Joy
3/5
Ho Hum. I enjoyed it but it's not a movie I would recommend to drop $10 in the theater for. Although our local theater has a $5 Tuesday special.
Good performances, good story, Good rental.
I can see their point. I saw it in the theater, and it was ok, but it wasn't The Road Warrior good. The lead was weak, the supporting players made it ok.Love you guys, but I think you're out of your minds on Mad Max. One of the top five best movies I saw this year.
That was great, and so much better than oily Lost Boys saxophone guy.Heavy metal hood ornament was the single best thing on film in the last few years.
There may have been some other stuff in the movie, I just cant remember any of it in spite of seeing it on the big screen.
I guess I didn't think the visuals were all that great either. Not blown away by the action as I was in other movies. I realize a bit of the stuff they have to cg up, it's just not what interests me.Mad Max is better enjoyed if you go in knowing that the visuals ARE the story.
This is contrary to almost all other movies where the visuals exist in service of the story.
I'd mostly agree although more credit has to be given to them for using more practical effects than CGI.But ultimately I'd say I wasn't all that hyped about what I saw. Guitar guy, as a concept, was dumb because to me it was so completely non-sensical. The whole concept really was.I guess I didn't think the visuals were all that great either. Not blown away by the action as I was in other movies. I realize a bit of the stuff they have to cg up, it's just not what interests me.Mad Max is better enjoyed if you go in knowing that the visuals ARE the story.
This is contrary to almost all other movies where the visuals exist in service of the story.
Halle Barry in SwordfishHeather Thomas in ZappedBetsy Russell - Private School, when she was riding bareback while bareback.That would be the winner for me.But....Kimberly McArthur in "Easy Money" (Rodney Dangerfield) - unreal.Kelly Preston - mischiefSalma Hayek - desperadook, so for the best boobs ever on film, so far, we have:
Trading Places
Species 3
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
I remember Uma's looking pretty awe inspiring in Dangerous Liasons![]()
Jennifer Connelly in Mulholland Falls and Waking the Dead.Halle Barry in SwordfishHeather Thomas in ZappedBetsy Russell - Private School, when she was riding bareback while bareback.That would be the winner for me.But....Kimberly McArthur in "Easy Money" (Rodney Dangerfield) - unreal.Kelly Preston - mischiefSalma Hayek - desperadook, so for the best boobs ever on film, so far, we have:
Trading Places
Species 3
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
I remember Uma's looking pretty awe inspiring in Dangerous Liasons![]()
Jennifer Connolly in The Hot Spot
He is basically there to represent "old" battles like the American Revolutionary War where there were drummers walking next to the troops.. Not sure how they sold people on that one..I'd mostly agree although more credit has to be given to them for using more practical effects than CGI.But ultimately I'd say I wasn't all that hyped about what I saw. Guitar guy, as a concept, was dumb because to me it was so completely non-sensical. The whole concept really was.I guess I didn't think the visuals were all that great either. Not blown away by the action as I was in other movies. I realize a bit of the stuff they have to cg up, it's just not what interests me.Mad Max is better enjoyed if you go in knowing that the visuals ARE the story.
This is contrary to almost all other movies where the visuals exist in service of the story.
haven't seen it yet but have heard great thingsHas anyone seen the animated movie "Inside Out"? My g/f had me rent this to watch with her daughter. I'm not big on kids/animated movies (except Toy Story). Will I be falling asleep or is it somewhat enjoyable?
You'll like it.Has anyone seen the animated movie "Inside Out"? My g/f had me rent this to watch with her daughter. I'm not big on kids/animated movies (except Toy Story). Will I be falling asleep or is it somewhat enjoyable?
You'll like it.Has anyone seen the animated movie "Inside Out"? My g/f had me rent this to watch with her daughter. I'm not big on kids/animated movies (except Toy Story). Will I be falling asleep or is it somewhat enjoyable?
Yeah, that is the whole movie for me. I am not above stupid action movies, and feel free to flame away, but I remember having more fun with something dumb like the remake of Death Race.I'd mostly agree although more credit has to be given to them for using more practical effects than CGI.But ultimately I'd say I wasn't all that hyped about what I saw. Guitar guy, as a concept, was dumb because to me it was so completely non-sensical. The whole concept really was.I guess I didn't think the visuals were all that great either. Not blown away by the action as I was in other movies. I realize a bit of the stuff they have to cg up, it's just not what interests me.Mad Max is better enjoyed if you go in knowing that the visuals ARE the story.
This is contrary to almost all other movies where the visuals exist in service of the story.
How about, just Jennifer ConnollyJennifer Connelly in Mulholland Falls and Waking the Dead.Halle Barry in SwordfishHeather Thomas in ZappedBetsy Russell - Private School, when she was riding bareback while bareback.That would be the winner for me.But....Kimberly McArthur in "Easy Money" (Rodney Dangerfield) - unreal.Kelly Preston - mischiefSalma Hayek - desperadook, so for the best boobs ever on film, so far, we have:
Trading Places
Species 3
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
I remember Uma's looking pretty awe inspiring in Dangerous Liasons![]()
Jennifer Connolly in The Hot Spot
About gave me a heart attack.
Agree with the first part butMad Max is better enjoyed if you go in knowing that the visuals ARE the story.
This is contrary to almost all other movies where the visuals exist in service of the story.
Well, yes and no. Mad Max doesn't even pretend there's a story. I don't even want to talk about the classification of Michael Bay movies. :XAgree with the first part butMad Max is better enjoyed if you go in knowing that the visuals ARE the story.
This is contrary to almost all other movies where the visuals exist in service of the story.as to the second. Maybe I am misreading your intent but don't most movies nowadays act as vehicles for visual effects over story? Michael Bay comes to mind as the worst perpetrator but there are tons of other examples.BBRAWSHLINK!!!
I haven't seen it at home yet, but at the theater it was insane...like riding a roller coaster.I'm a big fan of the post-apocalyptic stuff, and that includes the Mad Max stuff. And after hearing the great reviews here, I was pumped up to watch it. IMO, it was one big MEH. It was enjoyable enough, and I'm glad to have seen it, but it wasn't all it was hyped up to be.
I liked it but I don't get any of the Oscar buzz for any of the major categories.I guess I was also just surprised at how many critics also had Max Mad very high on their year end lists.
If they can pick Birdman as Best Picture, then Fury Road deserves consideration.I liked it but I don't get any of the Oscar buzz for any of the major categories.I guess I was also just surprised at how many critics also had Max Mad very high on their year end lists.
Lot of hidden parallels in these two movies.If they can pick Birdman as Best Picture, then Fury Road deserves consideration.I liked it but I don't get any of the Oscar buzz for any of the major categories.I guess I was also just surprised at how many critics also had Max Mad very high on their year end lists.
It is a world populated by the insane. So of course some #### isn't practical or sane.Andy Dufresne said:I'd mostly agree although more credit has to be given to them for using more practical effects than CGI.But ultimately I'd say I wasn't all that hyped about what I saw. Guitar guy, as a concept, was dumb because to me it was so completely non-sensical. The whole concept really was.KarmaPolice said:I guess I didn't think the visuals were all that great either. Not blown away by the action as I was in other movies. I realize a bit of the stuff they have to cg up, it's just not what interests me.Andy Dufresne said:Mad Max is better enjoyed if you go in knowing that the visuals ARE the story.
This is contrary to almost all other movies where the visuals exist in service of the story.
Lol.Binky The Doormat said:Lot of hidden parallels in these two movies.Mr. Mojo said:If they can pick Birdman as Best Picture, then Fury Road deserves consideration.jamny said:I liked it but I don't get any of the Oscar buzz for any of the major categories.KarmaPolice said:I guess I was also just surprised at how many critics also had Max Mad very high on their year end lists.