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The sound is so bad on planes, I only watch stuff I've seen previously.I’m on a plane and decided to try Knives Out on the theory that it would be light entertainment, and how bad could it be? Answer: really, really bad.
The sound is so bad on planes, I only watch stuff I've seen previously.I’m on a plane and decided to try Knives Out on the theory that it would be light entertainment, and how bad could it be? Answer: really, really bad.
I wish the sound were bad on this one.The sound is so bad on planes, I only watch stuff I've seen previously.
I liked it. Although it's not the great film it's made out to be. The performances are really fun, but everything else is boilerplate mystery movie and we've seen than 100s of times.falguy said:Knives Out was fine but not close to the level one would expect with the high ratings. I'd give it a 6.5/10 maybe 7. Started slow but understandable, I guess, as they have to build the characters. Was decent after the first 45 minutes, or so but not much humour. I chuckled a few times but thought there would be more funny scenes. Ana de Armas is beautiful so there's that. Glad I didn't bother to go see it at the theatre.
I liked it fine too, just not as good as I was expecting. It was much better than the last 2 movies I tried to watch - Uncut Gems and The Last Thing He wanted. I didn't bother to finish either of those.I liked it. Although it's not the great film it's made out to be. The performances are really fun, but everything else is boilerplate mystery movie and we've seen than 100s of times.
I loved Ucvut Gems, soI liked it fine too, just not as good as I was expecting. It was much better than the last 2 movies I tried to watch - Uncut Gems and The Last Thing He wanted. I didn't bother to finish either of those.
My first experience seeing Anchorman was on a flight. Had to watch it at least one more time in a more suitable environment to appreciate it.I’m on a plane and decided to try Knives Out on the theory that it would be light entertainment, and how bad could it be? Answer: really, really bad.
Have been hoping to watch this wit the kids (12 & 8)... Still think it's in the cards.I liked it. Although it's not the great film it's made out to be. The performances are really fun, but everything else is boilerplate mystery movie and we've seen than 100s of timesfalguy said:Knives Out was fine but not close to the level one would expect with the high ratings. I'd give it a 6.5/10 maybe 7. Started slow but understandable, I guess, as they have to build the characters. Was decent after the first 45 minutes, or so but not much humour. I chuckled a few times but thought there would be more funny scenes. Ana de Armas is beautiful so there's that. Glad I didn't bother to go see it at the theatre.
Probably going to be a little slow for the kids. The pace takes awhile to pick up and then only does a little bit....Have been hoping to watch this wit the kids (12 & 8)... Still think it's in the cards.
Yeah, I guess it's not too violent, so there's that.Have been hoping to watch this wit the kids (12 & 8)... Still think it's in the cards.
It would be closer to a 1 for me. Unlike Mulholland Drive which is tremendous.I just looked at Lost Highway and the reviews seem to be all either 5 stars or 1 star. Hmmmm.
I rewatched this and liked it a lot more the 2nd time (evidently I lied about that bolded part). Maybe it was my mood that night, or maybe me liking the newer wave of horror movies that this helped usher in or the crap that I have been watching with my son, but I was really absorbed in this one last night. It's really growing on me and would for sure give it 2-3 more points today.The VVitch:
This one did just about everything that I say I wish more modern horror movies did- well shot, good acting, you get to know the characters, and it doesn't rely on assaulting your ears with noises for the cheap jump scares every few minutes. That said, I didn't like it much at all. I was fairly bored with it, and wouldn't go out of my way to watch it again. 4/10.
Posted this before but...first time I thought it was ok, second time liked it a lot and third time thought it was greatI rewatched this and liked it a lot more the 2nd time (evidently I lied about that bolded part). Maybe it was my mood that night, or maybe me liking the newer wave of horror movies that this helped usher in or the crap that I have been watching with my son, but I was really absorbed in this one last night. It's really growing on me and would for sure give it 2-3 more points today.
loved it. fun movieI’m on a plane and decided to try Knives Out on the theory that it would be light entertainment, and how bad could it be? Answer: really, really bad.
Loved the Amy doc. Was amazing to have that kind of intimate access via video straight along.Watched a couple interesting but heartbreaking docs on NF that I have been meaning to catch: Amy and Beyond the Mat. Amy was crushing to watch that slow spiral down of that incredible talent. Beyond the Mat not quite so crushing all the way through, but there were some scenes with Jake Roberts and seeing Foley's kids react to his match that just tore at me. High recommend for both docs.
That’s one I had been kicking around for awhile for a potential movie club selection. It’s such a good movie and the performances from both the non-actors and Willem Dafoe are excellent. The director also made a movie before they called Tangerine which I also thought was superb. It’s shot on I-phone and uses a lot of real transgendered sex workers. His work reminds of the old Italian Neorealism like Bicycle Thieves and the Rossellini war films.I watched The Florida Project on Amazon Prime. Really liked it (as much as can enjoy a movie with some darker elements to it ) — felt raw and authentic.
Yeah, the performances were all pretty excellent, given the lack of acting experience by most of the actors/actresses.That’s one I had been kicking around for awhile for a potential movie club selection. It’s such a good movie and the performances from both the non-actors and Willem Dafoe are excellent. The director also made a movie before they called Tangerine which I also thought was superb. It’s shot on I-phone and uses a lot of real transgendered sex workers. His work reminds of the old Italian Neorealism like Bicycle Thieves and the Rossellini war films.
It’s pretty incredible what Sean Baker is able to capture without a real camera or real actors.Yeah, the performances were all pretty excellent, given the lack of acting experience by most of the actors/actresses.
After it ended, Tangerine came up as a “watch next” option. I’ll have to look into that one.
Very funny movie.The Disaster Artist....
I need to go see the actual Room movie now
I loved the ending, although I realize it's controversial.Daywalker said:Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Liked it much more the second time through. The ending didn’t bother me this time.
Movie is just a fun hang. Leo is terrific. Movie looks amazing. Margot Robbie is irresistible. Great music.
A bit more humor in spots could have really helped. The Spahn Ranch segment is very underwhelming. Should have been a highlight.
Movies or shows?I dont usually ask for these movies, but we are also kicking stuff around in the club thread.
What recs do you have that are streaming for just fun, take your mind off stuff movies. Qualifier: you have to legit think they are good, and be willing to go to bat for them. I am looking through stuff now.
Not sure if this is streaming but I'm sure its available in other venues like on demand.I dont usually ask for these movies, but we are also kicking stuff around in the club thread.
What recs do you have that are streaming for just fun, take your mind off stuff movies. Qualifier: you have to legit think they are good, and be willing to go to bat for them. I am looking through stuff now.
It is on Hulu. Added it to queue.Not sure if this is streaming but I'm sure its available in other venues like on demand.
Great story, good flick, excellent acting (Viggo Mortensen is one of my favorite actors and just owns this movie).
Highly recommend this film.
Captain Fantastic (2016)
Three old movies(No idea if they will stream) Endless Summer-surfing movie.I tried Jay and Silent Bob Reboot this morning. I guess I need to set my bar a bit higher- I ended up tapping out after 30mins or so.
The Endless Summer is pretty cool though I feel like it’s been upstaged by since its release by more coverage of surfing, but it still looks fantastic. More importantly, it is streaming on Prime.Three old movies(No idea if they will stream) Endless Summer-surfing movie.
On Any Sunday- Bruce Brown, Steve McQueen and motorcycles. If you don't like
this movie your dead to me. The Gumball Rally. Illegal coast to coast car race.
Starts out slow, but I think it's a better movie then Cannonball Run. Same amount
of silliness as Cannonball.
Blues Brothers. My all time favorite. Another one that starts slow, but for pure
escapism is hard to beat.
There are "bigger", maybe better surf movies, but this one is laid back and good for anyone.The Endless Summer is pretty cool though I feel like it’s been upstaged by since its release by more coverage of surfing, but it still looks fantastic. More importantly, it is streaming on Prime.
Same here.Using this time to catch-up on foreign movies
someday someone is going to have to explain to me this whole Ingmar Bergman thing because I don't get his movies.
Depending on the genre, you may get different recommendations.I dont usually ask for these movies, but we are also kicking stuff around in the club thread.
What recs do you have that are streaming for just fun, take your mind off stuff movies. Qualifier: you have to legit think they are good, and be willing to go to bat for them. I am looking through stuff now.
I love the Way Way Back - I might have to pop that in again. I do like a couple others on there as well.Depending on the genre, you may get different recommendations.
if you want to watch with family (kids and/or parents), you can’t go wrong with:
- The Way Way Back
- Search for Wilderpeople (It’s a Watiti movie)
- The Kings of Summer
- A Knight’s Tail (easy go-to, you’ve probably seen it)
- Mr. Right (a lot of fun, dark comedy, somewhat violent)
- Support Your Local Sherif (classic-ish goofy western with James Garner)
- August Rush (feel-good fun if you don’t think about it too hard)
Wait, I just read where you said “Streaming.” Like Amazon, Hulu, or Netflix? Probably none of these. Oh well. I may as well leave this post up.
Why is the ending controversial?I loved the ending, although I realize it's controversial.