Rate the last movie you saw

[VietCowboy]

Red 8.5/10

Pretty entertaining and funny movie. Love John Malkovich.

[kristie]

Girl who played with fire is coming out on DVD Oct 26, and the 3rd movie (Hornet's nest) is coming to theater Oct 29th.

lookin' forward to that one.

[mldardy]

Watched Apocalypse Now on blu-ray 10/10, 1000/10/. This movie is the best movie or 2nd best ever made IMO. Either tied with Shawshank or just behind it. Probably watch Redux and then Heart of Darkness to get the full experience.

[Duane]

Watched Apocalypse Now on blu-ray 10/10, 1000/10/. This movie is the best movie or 2nd best ever made IMO. Either tied with Shawshank or just behind it. Probably watch Redux and then Heart of Darkness to get the full experience.

Such great performances from Sheen, Duvall and Brando.

[Sam I Am]

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 2009...

You either have to watch sub-titles, or change the language and it's almost like watching an old Kung Fu movie, but even with that tis is a great movie. easy 8/10... They are making an english version, I only hope it's as good as this one was...

The are changing the freaking story in the Hollywood remake! :banghead: I haven't seen the other movie, though I did just finish the book.

[Maikeru-sama]

Documentaries all watched on my iPhone while waiting in traffic this week :laugh2:

Mugabe and the White African
6/10

Grizzly Man
8/10

[rkell87]

paranormal activity 2- 6/10 had me entertained but the first was better/ more suspenseful

[kristie]

moonraker

8.5/10


a cool movie. plot could've been a little better. was happy to see jaws(the metal-mouthed guy)get a girlfriend & go from bad guy to good guy.

[TheDallasDon]

Red 8.2/10

Wow let me say props 2 John Malkovich dude got 3-4 points on him alone was not thinking was going to be a good moive...................then BOOM!!!! Malkovich hit me with Funny bullets and fist every where

[vta]

Clash Of The Titans (2010) -10/10

Ridiculous. Fell asleep trying to force myself through this cheese.

[ajk23az]

Red - 6.5/10

For me, it's not a movie that I would suggest other going to see in a theater. I LOVED all the action in it but the relationship thing with Moses and Sarah was a little strange.

Paranormal Activity 2 - 7/10

I didn't see the first one so I can't compare it to that but this one made me jump 2-3 times. I'll have to watch the first one soon to see.

[ajk23az]

Clash Of The Titans (2010) -10/10

Ridiculous. Fell asleep trying to force myself through this cheese.

Is that a MINUS 10? Or just a dash? :laugh2:

[vta]

Is that a MINUS 10? Or just a dash? :laugh2:

I wondered whether or not that would be clear.
It's a minus for sure. Very bad, I thought. :)

[Rynie]

pumpkinhead (1988) ...9/10

Still a great horror movie. The lighting in horror movies, when done right, makes it that much better. The pumpkinhead monster was done well for that time. I've been on an old-school horror movie kick lately.

[ajk23az]

I wondered whether or not that would be clear.
It's a minus for sure. Very bad, I thought. :)

:laugh2: Ok gotcha. "RELEASE THE CRACKEN!!!!" :p:

[ChldsPlay]

Back to the Future - 9/10

Gotta love the 80's classics.

[TheCount]

Documentaries all watched on my iPhone while waiting in traffic this week :laugh2:

Mugabe and the White African
6/10

Grizzly Man
8/10

I hope not while you were driving...

[TheCount]

Paranormal Activity 2 - 3/10
I thought it was completely lame. Some parts were actually funny that probably weren't supposed to be, but the pre-quel adds almost nothing to the series.

I'm a sucker for cliche horror movies during the fall and stuff, but it was just so not worth the time and this is coming from a fan of the first film. The "demon" just didn't seem nearly as menacing this time around.

On top of that, they never really bother to answer the big question. Why is some evil demon gonna waste his time opening and shutting kitchen cabinet doors and taking the pool cleaner out of the pool every night?

******* 3D - 7/10
I enjoyed it for what it was, after a while you kinda just stopped noticing the 3D, which is probably a good thing. It was entertaining, disgusting and groan inducing.

[Bob Sacamano]

Paranormal Activity 2 - 3/10
I thought it was completely lame. Some parts were actually funny that probably weren't supposed to be, but the pre-quel adds almost nothing to the series.

I'm a sucker for cliche horror movies during the fall and stuff, but it was just so not worth the time and this is coming from a fan of the first film. The "demon" just didn't seem nearly as menacing this time around.

On top of that, they never really bother to answer the big question. Why is some evil demon gonna waste his time opening and shutting kitchen cabinet doors and taking the pool cleaner out of the pool every night?

******* 3D - 7/10
I enjoyed it for what it was, after a while you kinda just stopped noticing the 3D, which is probably a good thing. It was entertaining, disgusting and groan inducing.

:laugh2::laugh1::lmao:Seriously? I guess they're hoping a dumb blonde will search for it underneath the water.

[Bob Sacamano]

The Malibu Bikini Shop. 10/10 mmmm dissolving bikinis.

[Maikeru-sama]

How to train your Dragon
8/10

First movie to be watched on my new HTPC with MediaPortal. Very well done.

Hereafter
6/10

The movie had a very slow pace but got a lot more intriguing towards the end. I have come to expect a lot from Clint Eastwood and this one was kind of a disappointment.

[Heisenberg]

******* 3D - 8/10

I enjoyed about as much as the last couple, which was quite a bit. Yeah, it's gross and silly, but it's hilarious.

[theogt]

Paranormal Activity 2 - 4/10

Forced to see it last night by the wife who loves scary movies. There were literally only two scenes in the movie that even approached scary. The climactic scenes were a huge letdown. What a waste of time.

[CATCH17]

Get Him To The Greek:

8/10

It was everything I expected. It was funny and absolutely psycho

Puff Daddy is hilarious in this movie too.


I love the scene in Vegas too. "Keep touching the furr". lol

And his Wife's music videos were classic too.

[CATCH17]

Is Jonah Hex any good?

[ChldsPlay]

Get Him To The Greek:

8/10

It was everything I expected. It was funny and absolutely psycho

Puff Daddy is hilarious in this movie too.


I love the scene in Vegas too. "Keep touching the furr". lol

And his Wife's music videos were classic too.

Those were the only really funny parts in the movie really.

[ChldsPlay]

Is Jonah Hex any good?

No. It had potential, but it doesn't even seem like they were finished making it. Seems like about 45 minutes is missing.

[TheCowboy]

Saw- 10/10

Hereafter- 4/10

[TheCowboy]

Is Jonah Hex any good?
I liked it. 8/10

[Ren]

Scott Pilgrim vs the world 7/10

Love the over the top style of this but don't think i'll remember this movie a year from now

[CATCH17]

Scott Pilgrim vs the world 7/10

Love the over the top style of this but don't think i'll remember this movie a year from now

Is it on DVD now?

[Ren]

Is it on DVD now?

I think it might be out in the US not here though


Yarrrr ;)

[kristie]

the girl who played with fire

9/10

just like the first one, this one is well-acted & has a very good plot. had some sluggish moments but overall very good.

[CowboyMcCoy]

the girl who played with fire

9/10

just like the first one, this one is well-acted & has a very good plot. had some sluggish moments but overall very good.

My wife is reading either that book or its sequel.... When did you see it?

[kristie]

My wife is reading either that book or its sequel.... When did you see it?

tonight. i rented it on itunes.

[vta]

[•REC] - (Spanish movie that Quarantine was ripped off from). 5/10.

Quarantine was literally a Xerox of this, scene to scene and practically the sets as well. If you saw Quarantine you don't need to see this unless you like watching the same mediocre movie twice, the second time with subtitles.

[kristie]

Is Jonah Hex any good?

my husband liked it.

[Joe Rod]

the girl who played with fire

9/10

just like the first one, this one is well-acted & has a very good plot. had some sluggish moments but overall very good.

We streamed it on NetFlix. Very good movie, well worth the watch. My only problem is that I figured out who the big blond guy was way too early. That Lisbeth certainly seems to have some issues in her life.

[kristie]

We streamed it on NetFlix. Very good movie, well worth the watch. My only problem is that I figured out who the big blond guy was way too early. That Lisbeth certainly seems to have some issues in her life.

yeah she does, but i like her anyway.

[CowboyMcCoy]

tonight. i rented it on itunes.

I'm sure she'd be glad to know about it. I'll let her know. :)

[CowboyMcCoy'sWife]

I'm sure she'd be glad to know about it. I'll let her know. :)

I really want to go see the movie now. I think it's time for a date night, baby!

[Aikmaniac]

Hot Tub Time Machine 6/10

What's with the fad of gross out humor? Is that what comedy is now? I guess I'm getting old. lol

[VietCowboy]

Due Date 8.5/10. Really hilarious. My favorite quote was "Dad, you were like a father to me" - hahahahaha!

Megamind 2/10. Walked out after 30 minutes. meh.

[BraveHeartFan]

Paranormal Activity 2 - 4/10

Forced to see it last night by the wife who loves scary movies. There were literally only two scenes in the movie that even approached scary. The climactic scenes were a huge letdown. What a waste of time.

Did you hate the first one as well?


Due Date 8.5/10. Really hilarious. My favorite quote was "Dad, you were like a father to me" - hahahahaha!

Megamind 2/10. Walked out after 30 minutes. meh.


It couldn't have been all that bad. You watched a whopping 30 minutes and still gave it a 2. Who knows what you might have given it had you actually bothered to watch the whole thing. lol



SAW 3D - 10/10

Great way to end the series. I loved the movie. Awesome.

[VietCowboy]

It couldn't have been all that bad. You watched a whopping 30 minutes and still gave it a 2. Who knows what you might have given it had you actually bothered to watch the whole thing. lol


I gave it a 2 because Tina Fey is one of my favorite actress. It was for her and her alone.

It was a let down after watching Due Date.

[theogt]

Did you hate the first one as well?No, I thought it was much better. But that may be just a bias due to expectations. In other words, the first was good for what it was -- i.e., a low profile, low budget production. It had good use of suspense and anticipation, which the second one lacked. The second one was just boring.

[TheCount]

I gave it a 2 because Tina Fey is one of my favorite comedians. It was for her and her alone.

It was a let down after watching Due Date.

Fixed. ;)

[theogt]

Monsters - 7/10

Totally not what I thought it would be. It's basically a love story -- but a good one, though the ending felt lazy. They basically just gave up on telling the rest of the story.

[ChldsPlay]

Monsters - 7/10

Totally not what I thought it would be. It's basically a love story -- but a good one, though the ending felt lazy. They basically just gave up on telling the rest of the story.

I agree except for the part of it being a good love story. It was an okay love story, but not that great. It was very predictable and obvious. I'd give it a 6/10.

[ChldsPlay]

Due Date - 8/10. Pretty funny. Not as good as the Hangover. Zack G. is main thing to see this movie for. Jamie Foxx's cameo was kind of a waste.

I also saw Girl with the Dragon Tatoo (probably a 7/10) and noticed a funny bit of lazy film making. During one of the flashbacks with the journalist as a kid it pans down and shows his feet and he's wearing shoes with Velcro and the main character from 'Cars' on the side. This is supposed to be in 1966.

[theogt]

I agree except for the part of it being a good love story. It was an okay love story, but not that great. It was very predictable and obvious. I'd give it a 6/10.I think it was pretty far from predictable and obvious -- inasmuch as a love story can be, at least. For one, I thought it was odd they didn't even touch physically pretty much the entire movie until the last few minutes. I thought the female lead did a great job keeping distant. The emotional attraction was subtle and the interaction was very real (the night before and morning of entering the infected zone was near perfect in terms writing and acting).

Edit: I just realized who I was responding to and feel stupid for even typing up the response.

[ChldsPlay]

I think it was pretty far from predictable and obvious -- inasmuch as a love story can be, at least. For one, I thought it was odd they didn't even touch physically pretty much the entire movie until the last few minutes. I thought the female lead did a great job keeping distant. The emotional attraction was subtle and the interaction was very real (the night before and morning of entering the infected zone was near perfect in terms writing and acting).

Edit: I just realized who I was responding to and feel stupid for even typing up the response.

subtle? It was obvious in the first 10 minutes where it was going. I figured that out long before I realized that was what the entire movie was going to be about. The whole thing with the ring and her fiance made it way too obvious.

Now the characters themselves were somewhat subtle with each other (well not really the guy, he was pretty obvious), but the movie wasn't.

[theogt]

subtle? It was obvious in the first 10 minutes where it was going. I figured that out long before I realized that was what the entire movie was going to be about. The whole thing with the ring and her fiance made it way too obvious.Congrats on figuring out very early on that in a movie where the only two characters are a man and a woman, said characters would wind up in a romantic relationship.

Nothing gets by you. You're the guy that yells out that something bad is about to happen when the music gets dark and ominous, aren't you?

Now the characters themselves were somewhat subtle with each otherUhh...yeah, that was my point.

(well not really the guy, he was pretty obvious), but the movie wasn't.No, the guy was realistic. He got drunk and tried to hit on her in a half joking/half serious manner seeing if she would bite -- and when she didn't, he went and hooked up with some random. Like I said, realistic. But that's what made their RELATIONSHIP subtle. It wasn't just "boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love, and go through disaster while falling in love." The relationship was nuanced and realistic -- even if it was oh so obvious that the only two main characters, of opposite sex, would have a relationship.

[ChldsPlay]

Congrats on figuring out very early on that in a movie where the only two characters are a man and a woman, said characters would wind up in a romantic relationship.


Yeah, I knew at that point the movie was just about them and they'd be the only real characters in the movie.


No, the guy was realistic. He got drunk and tried to hit on her in a half joking/half serious manner seeing if she would bite -- and when she didn't, he went and hooked up with some random.

What you call "realistic" I call cliche and predictable (and going by your favorite site there are a lot of critics who agree with me). There was nothing uncommon about that aspect of the movie.

[4lifecowboy]

Due Date 8.5/10. Really hilarious. My favorite quote was "Dad, you were like a father to me" - hahahahaha!

Megamind 2/10. Walked out after 30 minutes. meh.

I took my nephews to see Megamind today, albeit i slept thru the first half hour at least by the time I woke up it at my interest. I'd give it 6/10

[TheCount]

lol, Theo and Childsplay need to start a movie-review podcast or something. I'd watch.

[Rynie]

Due Date: 4/10

Wow, this movie was a HUGE letdown. I hate going to movies and the funniest parts are in the previews. I love Zach Galifinakis and Robert Downey Jr, but this movie was not NEAR as funny as I though it'd be. They actually tried to make it sad in some parts. Admittedly, I laughed a few times, but overall this movie was not that funny. Bummer. Good thing I went at noon and only paid $4.

[kristie]

lol, Theo and Childsplay need to start a movie-review podcast or something. I'd watch.

so would i.

[ChldsPlay]

lol, Theo and Childsplay need to start a movie-review podcast or something. I'd watch.

But would you pay for it?

[TheCount]

But would you pay for it?

I don't know, I figure 6 episodes in before you both tried to strangle each other. Good things can't last.

[ChldsPlay]

I don't know, I figure 6 episodes in before you both tried to strangle each other. Good things can't last.

So, it'd be rare, and worth more.

[Cowboy Junkie]

American Gothic...

from the 80's I still love this movie . very entertaining

[bbgun]

Toy Story 3 10/10

I was blubbering like a little girl at the end.

[CATCH17]

Scott Pilgrim vs the World

6/10


I usually like these kind of movies but didn't like this movie as much as other people did. It was ok.


It had some neat visual stuff in it but where did this all come from? What the heck just happened?

[Temo]

So, it'd be rare, and worth more.

Who told you the internet was about monetization?

[WoodysGirl]

Unstoppable 8/10

I liked it.. Didn't see the full ending cuz I had to rush out, but it was good. I didn't necessarily like how they tied in Denzel character's fam into the storyline. They could've done a better job of fleshing it out.

[kristie]

9 to 5

9/10

still cute, fun, & witty. :D

[Maikeru-sama]

Let the right one in
6/10

Swedish film about vampires. Some of the scenes in the movie were a little uncomfortable but it was a decent movie.

[vta]

The Antichrist - Ugh. Wish I hadn't.

[Yeagermeister]

lol, Theo and Childsplay need to start a movie-review podcast or something. I'd watch.

Only if it was in a cage and they duke it out :laugh2:

[Yeagermeister]

The last two I have watched

Inception - pretty damn good but a little slow at times

Despicable Me - pretty funny

[Maikeru-sama]

Wolf Creek
5/10

Meh.

[CATCH17]

Let the right one in
6/10

Swedish film about vampires. Some of the scenes in the movie were a little uncomfortable but it was a decent movie.

Whaaaat? Only a 6?


That movie was EPIC.

[Joe Rod]

MegaMind - 7 out of 10

6 out of 10 for me, but it kept me interested.
8 out of 10 for the kids. They loved the movie.

All in all, if it had not been for special family circumstances that made it a good idea to get out with the family, I would have preferred to save some money and just buy the darn thing when it came out on Blu Ray.

[AmarilloCowboyFan]

The Anti****** - Ugh. Wish I hadn't.
I hear ya, that was one messed up movie.

[kmp77]

Unstoppable 8/10

I liked it.. Didn't see the full ending cuz I had to rush out, but it was good. I didn't necessarily like how they tied in Denzel character's fam into the storyline. They could've done a better job of fleshing it out.

SNL had a pretty funny spoof of the trailer...the new guy has a good Denzel voice.

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[MarionBarberThe4th]

Stone - 4/10 - Edward Norton and Rovert Deniro.......thought it would be great yet it was meh. It was the Miami Heat

[rkell87]

harry potter 7- 7/10

[casmith07]

Saw Black Dynamite. 14/10. Outstanding movie :laugh2:

[kmp77]

Saw Black Dynamite. 14/10. Outstanding movie :laugh2:

Yup! Awesome movie. One of those movies you're suprised didn't get more pub. Still an underground type film.

http://www.gifbin.com/bin/012010/1263145035_fighting_black_dynamite.gif

[ajk23az]

The Next Three Days : 9/10

Loved it. The movie goes thru each detail and IMO nails it. Very good movie, surprised it was pretty empty but most people are going to HP I guess.

[bbgun]

Rocky III 7/10

For some reason, I thought the second fight with Lang went a lot longer than it did. My memory ain't what it used to be.

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/2609/rocky3dvdripxvidcd1cult.jpg
"Dead meat."

[WoodysGirl]

The Next Three Days : 9/10

Loved it. The movie goes thru each detail and IMO nails it. Very good movie, surprised it was pretty empty but most people are going to HP I guess.
It's showing at this cheap theater around the corner, I may go see it this week since it's the holidays.

[Yeagermeister]

Growns Ups 7/10 just because it kept me laughing the whole time and Salma was looking good. :D

[Maikeru-sama]

Red Hill
6/10

Pretty decent revenge flick.

[kristie]

enter the dragon

10/10

classic martial arts movie that i just love. bruce lee was da man. :D

[Rynie]

The Next Three Days : 9/10

Loved it. The movie goes thru each detail and IMO nails it. Very good movie, surprised it was pretty empty but most people are going to HP I guess.

4/10 for me. It was boring and there were obvious mistakes in the movie, like they drive from pittsburgh to buffalo in like an hour? Right. Also, she was in county jail for 3 yrs? She'd be in prison already. Also, like the guy chasing them would immediately spot them in a crowd of people all dressed the same. That's not believable. Then, at the end the detective all-of-a-sudden (after 3yrs of the trial/appeals) realizes she's innocent because he said that the woman heard a button pop. He then asks if it was raining the night of the murder, so he can check the storm drain where the button that popped off the woman's jacket still remained after 3yrs...right.

[DallasEast]

Harry Potter & The Deadly Hallows Part I: 8.5/10

It's amazing watching all three actors playing the central characters grow up on screen, especially Emma Watson who plays Hermione Granger. She has excellent on-camera presence and very good potential in becoming a great actress in the future (in my opinion). Hopefully, she will do more American-made movies after the Potter series has officially ended.

[Sam I Am]

Legion: 6 / 10

Signs: 7.5 / 10

[CATCH17]

Legion: 6 / 10

Signs: 7.5 / 10

The thing that got me about Signs was the Aliens couldn't go near water?

So what happens if it rains? Why does the guy have a baseball bat and not a Supersoaker?

[vta]

The thing that got me about Signs was the Aliens couldn't go near water?

So what happens if it rains? Why does the guy have a baseball bat and not a Supersoaker?

And worse, why come and attack a planet that's 70% water?

[Rynie]

And worse, why watch an M. Night Shyamalan movie in the first place?

*fixed it for you.

[vta]

[/B]

*fixed it for you.

:laugh2:

[ChldsPlay]

The thing that got me about Signs was the Aliens couldn't go near water?

So what happens if it rains? Why does the guy have a baseball bat and not a Supersoaker?

Maybe they don't go out when it's raining? And maybe because the character doesn't know the aliens can't handle water and a bat is what is handy at the time?

I mean, while we're at it...why didn't Dorothy take an uzi with her to Oz?

[kristie]

harry potter & the deathly hollows part 1

8.5/10


felt a little short but overall very, very good.

[TheCowboy]

Grown Ups= 10/10

Loved it.

[Maikeru-sama]

Zombieland
10/10

A co-worker told me about this movie a few days ago. Finally got around to seeing it last night. Very hilarious.

[Cowboys2008]

The Expendables - 9/10 (Gets a 10 if we get a sequel!!! lol)
Iron Man 2 - 5/10 (Growing too cliche' already)
Toy Story 3 - 2/10 (One of the worst movies ive seen in awhile)

[Joe Rod]

Kick-A**. That movie was AWESOME! Hit Girl was certainly raised with non-traditional parenting methods (shot in chest so she could get the feel for her vest and all), but she was really entertaining.

8 out of 10

[Maikeru-sama]

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
7/10

It was pretty entertaining. I think I would appreciate it more if I had read the books.

[Doomsday]

Faster 7/10

It is the Rock so you dont go in looking for great acting, but was enjoyable none the less.

[yomjoseki]

Harry Potter - Deathly Hallows Pt 1

7/10

Too many slow points, and I keep wishing the story would get a little darker but then I remember it's a kids book series and I'm a 24 year old man lol

[TheCount]

Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows I - 8/10
The fact that they split the final book into two movies meant the 1st movie was destined to be slow. All the books are this way, they start of slow and finish in a flurry. The second movie will make up for the slowness of the search. The cast of adults they cast in these films are so top notch, the series would have been a disaster without them.

Human Centipede - 7/10
It's one of those things where you want to turn it off but can't. Here I was foolish enough to think the human centipede would be formed towards the end of the movie but lo and behold, the damn thing is created about 30 minutes into the movie! The actor they got to play the mad doctor was perfect, dude could be creepy just putting sneakers on in the morning.

The Losers - 5/10
Okay as far as action movies go, the fact that they had the balls to leave a cliff hanger on a movie that is completely undeserving of a sequal pissed me off though. Wrap the damn story up!

[Joe Rod]

The Runaways - 7 of 10. I didn't really know what to expect of Kristen Stewart playing Joan Jett, but I think she did a good job. I would have liked to see more of Lita Ford's character, but it was a solid movie.

[DallasEast]

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo4/DallasEast1701/b4ce2b33.jpg

7.5/10

I thought if Smith's character was both a little more detailed and slightly less mysterious, the movie could have been a touch better at least. The organ donation sub-lines were done well, but I enjoyed the ending of his helping the battered wife/mother storyline just as much as the others.

Whether it's real life or fiction, I always like seeing a happy ending to a domestic abuse situation. Seeing the mother and her kids running free along the beach was a great scene.

... and of course seeing Rosario Dawson is ALWAYS worth the price of admission. :D

[bbgun]

The Expendables - 9/10 (Gets a 10 if we get a sequel!!! lol)
Iron Man 2 - 5/10 (Growing too cliche' already)
Toy Story 3 - 2/10 (One of the worst movies ive seen in awhile)

:eek:

you have no heart

[theogt]

:eek:

you have no heartThe whole list is backwards.

[Maikeru-sama]

The whole list is backwards.

:laugh2:

[CATCH17]

Zombieland
10/10

A co-worker told me about this movie a few days ago. Finally got around to seeing it last night. Very hilarious.

I loooove that movie.



IS There will be blood any good?

[rkell87]

unstoppable-9/10

very suspenseful, kept me entertained the whole way through.

by the way does anybody else think chris pine is going to be everything paul walker was supposed to be?

[Chief]

Love and Other Drugs --- 6/10.

Not bad. Plenty of nudity, which was good.



Morning Glory -- 7/10.

Rachel McAdams is adorable. Pretty entertaining movie.

[ChldsPlay]

Unstoppable: 6.5/10 - Not really much tension in this movie at all. The performances were pretty good (outside of the executives), but never much of a feeling that anything really bad would happen. The news reports that were scattered throughout were really poorly done, and one of the last ones had the audio not match so poorly it was like watching an old kung fu movie.

127 Hours: 7/10 - A really good performance by Franco who is on his own for about 85% of the movie. Otherwise nothing too extraordinary about the movie if you already know the story (which I assume most do), but solidly done. Some of the "flash" (for lack of a better word) scenes pulled me out of the story somewhat. I realize they were trying to show what was going on with his mind being out there, but a few were just so different from what you've been watching that it's somewhat distracting. The end is somewhat moving, as you would expect.

[DallasEast]

I loooove that movie.



IS There will be blood any good?
There Will Be Blood is an excellent movie. Then again, most Daniel Day-Lewis are.

[ChldsPlay]

I loooove that movie.



IS There will be blood any good?

It's terrible, like most (not all) Paul Thomas Anderson films.

[Doomsday]

IS There will be blood any good?

I thought it was slow and very dull. The story wasnt very interesting either in my opinion.

[theogt]

It's terrible, like most (not all) Paul Thomas Anderson films.:lmao:

It's no Paul Blart, that's for sure. You have become a caricature of yourself.

[Yeagermeister]

I thought it was slow and very dull. The story wasnt very interesting either in my opinion.

I have tried to watch it several times and fell asleep each time.

[kmp77]

The Expendables - 9/10
Toy Story 3 - 2/10

http://cdn1.knowyourmeme.com/i/000/083/071/original/yarp.jpg

Yarp indeed! :banghead: :banghead:

[ajk23az]

I thought it was slow and very dull. The story wasnt very interesting either in my opinion.

Same here. I tried to watch it but it was impossible to stay awake during it. Horrible.

[ChldsPlay]

:lmao:

It's no Paul Blart, that's for sure. You have become a caricature of yourself.

Maybe you should look at the post directly after mine, and the one a few spots after yours. You love movies the critics adore (maybe you just love critics?) and have made Oscar favorites for years. The movies that the masses usually aren't very fond of and have complained about for years.

We get it, you have poor taste in movies, music, and cars. I'm surprised you're a Cowboys fan with how awful your tastes seem to run.

[theogt]

Maybe you should look at the post directly after mine, and the one a few spots after yours. You love movies the critics adore (maybe you just love critics?) and have made Oscar favorites for years. The movies that the masses usually aren't very fond of and have complained about for years.

We get it, you have poor taste in movies, music, and cars. I'm surprised you're a Cowboys fan with how awful your tastes seem to run.Wow, an appeal to popularity followed by slamming me for enjoying a movie because it's universally adored by critics?

Can you say hypocrite? It's like you don't even realize what you're typing; you're just in some mad dash to spew whatever words first come to your empty head.

[rkell87]

this thread is worth visiting just for the banter between you two

[TheCount]

this thread is worth visiting just for the banter between you two

It's great isn't it? :lmao2:

[bbgun]

Great rivalries in history

Sox v. Yankees
Ali v. Frasier
Sylvester v. Tweety Bird
Coyote v. Road Runner
ChldsPlay v. Theo

[Heisenberg]

I loooove that movie.



IS There will be blood any good?

It's great. And the last scene could not be more perfect.

[ChldsPlay]

Wow, an appeal to popularity followed by slamming me for enjoying a movie because it's universally adored by critics?

Can you say hypocrite? It's like you don't even realize what you're typing; you're just in some mad dash to spew whatever words first come to your empty head.

It's because you pretty much have no opinion of your own and you like seem to like a movie if it's liked by critics, and dislike it if it's not. As if in your entire life you've never differed from their collective thoughts. It's like they're the Borg and you've been assimilated.

I don't appeal to popularity. You act like I'm alone in my opinion and that it's absurd to have such an opinion. I'm just pointing out the fact that is just ignorant (perhaps stupid?). I'm not some crazy wackjob all on my own with thoughts no rational person would have like loving Battlefield Earth or something. I can explain my reasoning for liking and disliking a film (more than I can say for you most of the time). I'm not going to degrade anyone for liking the movie, but I thought it was terrible, boring, uninteresting drivel, and I'm obviously not alone in that assertion. It's okay to have a different opinion on something, particularly forms of entertainment. It's okay to agree with the critics, it's also okay to disagree with them. It's slightly disturbing however to ALWAYS agree or disagree.

[DallasEast]

It's great. And the last scene could not be more perfect.
Thank you! I was beginning to think I was the only one on this board who loved the movie. :o:

[BraveHeartFan]

Faster

7/10

It's a pretty good action flick. There is nothing special about it but it was solid, worth watching, and I enjoyed it. Plus I enjoy the Rock, much more, in the form of a colder type of person anyway. I'm a fan of him more as a bad guy than a good guy and he's some what a bad guy in this film, to some degree.

[kmp77]

It's great. And the last scene could not be more perfect.

And drinking another man's milkshake is unforgivable!!! :mad: :mad:

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[Doomsday]

The Rock looked huge in Faster, he had to put in at least 10 pounds of muscle since his last movie.

[kristie]

you only live twice

8.5/10

hated the one death scene involving the one girl but overall enjoyed it.

[Heisenberg]

And drinking another man's milkshake is unforgivable!!! :mad: :mad:

Here, if you have a milkshake, and I have a milkshake, and I have a straw. There it is, that's a straw, you see? You watching? And my straw reaches acroooooooss the room, and starts to drink your milkshake... I... drink... your... milkshake! I drink it up!

[Sam I Am]

My Cousin Vinny for the 5,000 time. 10/10

[Boom]

TRON - 7/10

Re-watched it in preparation for Legacy. Instead of viewing the FX as dated, I was teleported back to when I was 11, where I was amazed at what I was seeing on the screen. Can't wait for the new film.



Killers - 5/10

I was a hostile viewer to this rom-com. Surprisingly, I didn't hate it. I even chuckled a few times.

[TheCount]

And drinking another man's milkshake is unforgivable!!! :mad: :mad:

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Actually, it's called drainage.

[Chief]

this thread is worth visiting just for the banter between you two

A show with Theo and Chldsplay reviewing movies together would be must-watch TV.

[ChldsPlay]

A show with Theo and Chldsplay reviewing movies together would be must-watch TV.

I think it would make Theo's dream come true, joining the ranks of his idols and all.

[DallasEast]

A show with Theo and Chldsplay reviewing movies together would be must-watch TV.
We're talking larger than Siskel & Ebert ever were!

[Ren]

Champions of Justice mexican wrestling movie, they're "good" in that really bad 1950 monster movie way

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I don't know how anyone can watch that and not give this movie 10/10 :laugh1:

[theogt]

I think it would make Theo's dream come true, joining the ranks of his idols and all.Getting to laugh at you in your face would be a delight.

[Sam I Am]

Getting to laugh at you in your face would be a delight.

That would probably get you a black eye and a fat lip. :muttley:

[theogt]

That would probably get you a black eye and a fat lip. :muttley:Doubtful.

[peplaw06]

this thread is worth visiting just for the banter between you twoThe thread should be renamed the chldsplay vs. theo insult-a-thon. going on 3000 posts and they've got half of them. You never know what's going to set one of them off, but it's going to happen every page.

[ChldsPlay]

Grown Ups - 4/10. Not a very funny comedy. The jokes are basically very deliberately set up one liners, most of which aren't even chuckle worthy. A more apt title would have been "Has Beens."

[DallasEast]

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2/10

One of the worst B-movies ever. If not for the action (which is good in some parts), I would've given it a 0/10.

[CowboyDan]

Public Enemies - 8/10

If you like gangster flicks, you'll like this. Good action scenes, and a good story, even though it's predictable, because it really happened that way. Great music too.

[kmp77]

Skyline - 5/10

No wonder this movie was so cheap, it takes place entirely in a condo...and on the roof. That's it! The alien effects were actually good though. I don't know why they went wth the actors they did because you don't give a flying monkey poo about them or if they survive. And the ending is one of the most rediculous over the top endings EVER!! It's basically a sy fi channel movie with good effects.

[TheCount]

Valhallah Rising - 8/10
Wife actually found this one on Netflix Stream Instantly, not at all what I was expecting. There's very little dialog but some awesome fighting and a lot of atmospheric build up. It's about a Viking slave who is forced to fight by various Viking Clans as a way to earn money. He has never lost and doesn't say a word throughout the entire movie. He escapes at some point, accompanied by a boy slave and eventually comes across Christian Vikings who want to take him to find and fight to recapture Jerusalem. They don't quite make it there. I definitely recommend this one.

Get Him To The Greek - 5/10
The only person I really found funny in this was Sean Combs (Puff Daddy). I thought it was a painfully average movie, to be honest and can't believe it was as hyped as it was. I don't find Jonah Hill funny really. What really pissed me off was how stupid and dumb the "rock star" songs were in the movie. I get what they were trying to do with it by making fun of the simplicity of rock music or whatever but no one on earth could become a rock star singing that nonsense.

[rkell87]

love and other drugs-7/10

very watchable for a chick flick

[ChldsPlay]

The Next Three Days - 6/10. Pretty generic movie. Extremely unrealistic with typically horrible actions and responses by the police and other security personel. The worst part is at the end. The movie spends very little time on the actual case involved, and the question of guilt/innocence was still somewhat up in the air, but they felt the need to tack on a scene that pretty much cleared it up, which is a lot less interesting.

[Maikeru-sama]

The Pillars of the Earth
6/10

Pretty decent historical-based drama.

Oldboy
9/10

A Korean revenge film that starts off a little slow but starts to pick and gets very interesting.

[daschoo]

the baader meinhof complex 8/10

[Joe Rod]

Oldboy
9/10

A Korean revenge film that starts off a little slow but starts to pick and gets very interesting.

:laugh2: You call that "interesting"? That is certainly one way to look at it, but I would kind of lean a little toward "disturbing" myself! Awesome fight scene, though.

[reddyuta]

:laugh2: You call that "interesting"? That is certainly one way to look at it, but I would kind of lean a little toward "disturbing" myself! Awesome fight scene, though.

no kidding,the ending was brilliant and disturbing .

[Rynie]

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2/10

One of the worst B-movies ever. If not for the action (which is good in some parts), I would've given it a 0/10.


I freaking loved it! 8/10.

[Sam I Am]

All Good Things: 6.5 / 10

It's based on a true story about Robert Durst. If you have interest in that crazy story, it's definitely a movie worth seeing. The movie itself does stand on it's own, but it's not an great movie. It would probably be a much better book.

There was one thing I was really surprised to see, but I won't spill the beans about that; you will just have to see it for yourself. :)

[daschoo]

girl with the dragon tattoo 6/10 nowhere near as good as the book but still pretty good.
and to make it a hat-trick of foreign language films i've watched recently (baader meinhof complex is in german - about the extremist left wing "urban guerilla" group in the late 60's early 70's - and girl with the dragon tattoo is in swedish though i believe theres talk of a hollywood remake) the indian film
3 idiots 9/10 first 10 minutes or so i was wondering why the hell i was watching it but was it gets going its amazing. would definately recomend it

[DallasEast]

I freaking loved it! 8/10.
Shoot. I gave the movie trailer a 8/10.

False advertising sucks.

[the kid 05]

Faster - 7/10 only cause there was little dialogue but what dialogue there was where clues as to the whole story which the movie had a decent one to it

[bbgun]

"Rampage" 5/10

Low budget, and it showed.

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[VietCowboy]

The last airbender 2/10. The last airbender with rifftraks 4/10. This movie sucked. It's great if you are 10 years old though.

[Rynie]

The last airbender 2/10. The last airbender with rifftraks 4/10. This movie sucked. It's great if you are 10 years old though.

ALL M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN movies suck.

[TheCount]

ALL M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN movies suck.

Lies. Unbreakable is one of the finest superhero movies of all time! :)

[reddyuta]

Man on wire-a documentary has never been this exciting,it was shot just like a heist money and it is one of the best heist movies i have seen.

[MonsterD]

TRON - 7/10

Re-watched it in preparation for Legacy. Instead of viewing the FX as dated, I was teleported back to when I was 11, where I was amazed at what I was seeing on the screen. Can't wait for the new film.



Killers - 5/10

I was a hostile viewer to this rom-com. Surprisingly, I didn't hate it. I even chuckled a few times.

I will post what I thought of it Weds 12/15.

[MonsterD]

The last airbender 2/10. The last airbender with rifftraks 4/10. This movie sucked. It's great if you are 10 years old though.


One question:Why?

I had a friend beg me for over a week to see it before it was out and I kept saying how bad it would be because if M.Knight.

[BraveHeartFan]

Expendibles 7/10

The movie was pretty good for what it was. Just an action flick with some funny lines, moments that didn't really make much sense to even put them in the movie, and then lots and lots of killer explosions and people being blown apart by crazy gun fire.

Some of the CGI'd stuff in this movie made it somewhat distracting though. THere are a couple of times, at the end of the movie, when the CGI is completely distracting cause of how it shows up on screen.

But still it was worth watching just to see how they'd incorperate all these action stars and stuff.

I wish Willis had been in a bigger portion of the movie but it was it is I suppose.

[kmp77]

One question:Why?

I had a friend beg me for over a week to see it before it was out and I kept saying how bad it would be because if M.Knight.

The acting was horrible...sooooo wooden. Just as bad as The Happening. I don't know what he does with the actors on set but their delivery is HORRIBLE. Sounds like they're just reading a telepromptor..badly.

[MonsterD]

The acting was horrible...sooooo wooden. Just as bad as The Happening. I don't know what he does with the actors on set but their delivery is HORRIBLE. Sounds like they're just reading a telepromptor..badly.

Oh I meant why as in why see it, I assume this was not paying, but that is still a waste of time you could watch something else.

[Doomsday]

Went and saw the Tourist this afternoon, overall I thought it was a pretty good movie. 7.5/10

[Maikeru-sama]

Once Upon a Time in the West
10/10

I thought Charles Bronson and Jason Robards (took me a while to recognize him) were great in this movie.

Definitely lived up to its rating on IMDB.

[CliffnMesquite]

The Others

Staring Nicole Kidman. A truely spooky movie, almost Gothic. If you like a good ghost story, check out this movie!
**** 8 1/2/10
:)

[ChldsPlay]

Narnia: Dawn Treader - 5/10. Wasn't a huge fan of the first. The second was much better and actually a solid movie. The 3rd I think is the worst thus far. There's just not really much of a story to this one at all. And what little that does constitute the story is just copying elements of the previous two. The characters haven't changed. They still struggle with the same kind of issues they've supposedly overcome in the past. I haven't read the series beyond LW&W but I get the feeling this chapter could be completely skipped except for the introduction of the character Eustace (who is much more of a natrual actor than the other main characters).

[VietCowboy]

Oh I meant why as in why see it, I assume this was not paying, but that is still a waste of time you could watch something else.

because I enjoy fantasy, and liked the cartoon. After 10 minutes of it, we decided to get riff traks so we could get through the movie. It made it bearable.

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Black Swan with Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis. Damn it freaked the crap out of me. Psychological thriller right up there with The Sixth Sense.

Many of you here wouldn't like it due to the sexual content and the lesbian scene between Kunis and Portman which you aren't sure was real or just imagined by Portman (however as my friend said last night afterward, who cares, lol).

It is only in limited release now but if you can see it, do so.

[TheCount]

Black Swan with Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis. Damn it freaked the crap out of me. Psychological thriller right up there with The Sixth Sense.

Many of you here wouldn't like it due to the sexual content and the lesbian scene between Kunis and Portman which you aren't sure was real or just imagined by Portman (however as my friend said last night afterward, who cares, lol).

It is only in limited release now but if you can see it, do so.

:laugh2::laugh2::laugh2:

[ChldsPlay]

Black Swan with Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis. Damn it freaked the crap out of me. Psychological thriller right up there with The Sixth Sense.

Many of you here wouldn't like it due to the sexual content and the lesbian scene between Kunis and Portman which you aren't sure was real or just imagined by Portman (however as my friend said last night afterward, who cares, lol).

It is only in limited release now but if you can see it, do so.

I don't know if I will like it or not (I suspect not based on the fact it's by Aronofsky), but the Kunis/Portman aspect is certainly NOT a reason I would dislike it. In fact, it may make me like it no matter what I think of the rest.

[theogt]

Black Swan with Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis. Damn it freaked the crap out of me. Psychological thriller right up there with The Sixth Sense.

Many of you here wouldn't like it due to the sexual content and the lesbian scene between Kunis and Portman which you aren't sure was real or just imagined by Portman (however as my friend said last night afterward, who cares, lol).

It is only in limited release now but if you can see it, do so.I was bored and annoyed pretty much throughout.

[kristie]

inception

8.5/10

very good yet very strange movie. had some sluggish moments but overall enjoyed it.

[CanadianCowboysFan]

I don't know if I will like it or not (I suspect not based on the fact it's by Aronofsky), but the Kunis/Portman aspect is certainly NOT a reason I would dislike it. In fact, it may make me like it no matter what I think of the rest.

hehehehe, true enough

I said to my friend, so what that scene real or just in Portman's head, he said who cares, I said you are right ;)

[Heisenberg]

Scott Pilgrim vs The World: 8/10

I liked it. I'm not sure I liked it as much as I thought I would based on the trailers I saw when it was released.

[ChldsPlay]

I was bored and annoyed pretty much throughout.

It appears Hell hath frozen over. Theo dissents from the critics.

[Chief]

Next Three Days -- 7/10

Good movie. Very intense.

[ChldsPlay]

True Grit - 7/10. I've never seen the original, and I'm not a big fan of westerns or the Coen bros. in general so I wasn't really expecting to like this all that much. It's an entertaining movie, but not some huge wondorous experience some of the reviews at AICN would have you believe. The performances are all good, particularly the young girl who is very spunky. The main characters are all likeable, and the film's greatest strength is in their interactions with each other and the humor. It's not terribly dramatic, and I probably would have rated it higher if the ending (not the epilogue) hadn't been so anticlimatic.

[TheCount]

True Grit - 7/10. I've never seen the original, and I'm not a big fan of westerns or the Coen bros. in general so I wasn't really expecting to like this all that much. It's an entertaining movie, but not some huge wondorous experience some of the reviews at AICN would have you believe. The performances are all good, particularly the young girl who is very spunky. The main characters are all likeable, and the film's greatest strength is in their interactions with each other and the humor. It's not terribly dramatic, and I probably would have rated it higher if the ending (not the epilogue) hadn't been so anticlimatic.

So it's a 10/10 movie then? :laugh2:

If you don't like either Westerns or the Coen brothers, and I love both, I expect to be thrilled by this.

I need to see this and Tron, ASAP.

[MonsterD]

Tron Legacy: 8.5/10. I had to reason out not giving it a 9

Pretty much I can call this a simplistic adventure/action movie, but simplistic in a GOOD way. I had pretty strong reaction to this movie due to the subject but honestly it has been a looong time since I felt this way about a movie, in fact it was the Matrix movies.

I won't kill this with detail but you will recognize the directors biggest influences in Kubrick,Wachowski brothers and Christopher Nolan.

The facets in the movie are just executed so very well, from story to direction to editing this is a very harmonious film.

In a new age of "comic book" movies and other kitschy films that are normally half-cocked and choppy/messy it is refreshing to see this kind of approach that really punches through. I will say there are definitely familiar themes in the movie, and yeah it can be somewhat predictable but it still was just such a well made movie.

Visually you know it is amazing, yes, but I still have a bit of a beef with 3D it is not really worth seeing in 3D and it can be distracting like I thought ,just go see it.

[theogt]

It appears Hell hath frozen over. Theo dissents from the critics.I really couldn't care less what critics say. But critics tend to, as a whole, like good movies. Surprise, so do I.

Your review of True Grit gives me hope that it's a 10/10, though I'd feel more comfortable about that if you'd given it a 3/10.

[ChldsPlay]

So it's a 10/10 movie then? :laugh2:

If you don't like either Westerns or the Coen brothers, and I love both, I expect to be thrilled by this.

I need to see this and Tron, ASAP.

Well honestly, it's not really like a typical Coen brothers movie, so that didn't downgrade my score at all, it just lowered my expectations going in. The same for westerns. While the story here isn't really anything better than other westerns for me, the characters were more interesting (or at least more enjoyable) and the movie was more humorous to me than westerns usually are.

[ChldsPlay]

Did a little marathon today:

Tron: Legacy - 6.5/10. It's pretty to look at and mildly entertaining, but storywise not much goes on. It's okay, but not mesmerizing.

The Tourist - 5/10. Pretty predictable and generic "thriller." Jolie looks old most of the time, and there's not a lot to the story/action/humor etc. that is worth much effort. Good enough for a rental when you're bored someday, but not much else.

The Fighter - 8.5/10. Very good movie. I'll say right now that I think Bale should be the front runner for best supporting actor and I wouldn't be surprised if Amy Adams and the lady who plays the brother's mom got nominated as well. Only thing that keeps this from an even higher score is that it could have been a little longer and had a little more of the fights included (particularly the Gatti fights which aren't in this at all).

[Boom]

Tron: Legacy - 6/10. The effects were intense, especially the CGI of young Flynn. The plot was weak and I didn't really connect with any of the characters. Michael Sheen's over the top antics and old Flynn channeling Lebowski were mildly annoying. Overall, it was "just ok".

[vta]

Right At Your Door... Oh yeah, I fell asleep on it... Anyone seen it?

[Boom]

Right At Your Door... Oh yeah, I fell asleep on it... Anyone seen it?

It's been a while since I've seen it. I remember loving the plot but wishing they would cut down about 30 minutes of duct taping and radio fidgeting footage.

Did you see the entire movie?

[Sam I Am]

I really couldn't care less what critics say. But critics tend to, as a whole, like good movies. Surprise, so do I.

Your review of True Grit gives me hope that it's a 10/10, though I'd feel more comfortable about that if you'd given it a 3/10.

Are you referring to the new True Grit. I saw the trailers for it. It looks like it could be pretty good. I'm going to go see it when it comes out. (as much as that will probably piss Hos off.) :laugh2:

[ChldsPlay]

Tron: Legacy - 6/10. The effects were intense, especially the CGI of young Flynn. The plot was weak and I didn't really connect with any of the characters. Michael Sheen's over the top antics and old Flynn channeling Lebowski were mildly annoying. Overall, it was "just ok".

I'd say Lebowski channeled Flynn first.

[ChldsPlay]

Are you referring to the new True Grit. I saw the trailers for it. It looks like it could be pretty good. I'm going to go see it when it comes out. (as much as that will probably piss Hos off.) :laugh2:

I was referring to the new one in my review.

The trailer makes the film look like some huge dramatic movie...it's not at all. It's pretty light hearted most of the time. Pretty short too.

[vta]

It's been a while since I've seen it. I remember loving the plot but wishing they would cut down about 30 minutes of duct taping and radio fidgeting footage.

Did you see the entire movie?

No. I really conked out in the first 10 minutes.
I still haven't returned it to Netflix, so I might give it another go on Thrusday.

[peplaw06]

I fell asleep watching Invictus. Took two sittings. I thought Morgan Freeman was pretty good as Mandela, but I just found it incredibly boring.

5/10

[Venger]

I fell asleep watching Invictus. Took two sittings. I thought Morgan Freeman was pretty good as Mandela, but I just found it incredibly boring.

5/10

This film was definitely in need of a pacing pickup, Clint is getting a little glacial in his age...

[TheCount]

Tron - 8/10

Exactly what I expected and I enjoyed it. You can see that Disney's intent here was to plant the seed of a new franchise, perhaps to take over for Pirates of the Carribbean since I can't imagine there will be another one after this one. (Penelope Cruz, Really?)

I actually thought they were using Jeff Bridges as a gimmick to get the older fans back in but he was actually in a lot of the movie.

Loved the Daft Punk cameo, I'm a fan of theirs and their score was perfect for the film.

[Maikeru-sama]

Zodiak
6/10

[BrAinPaiNt]

The Road and Book of Eli

Liked both although each could have been better.

After watching The Road, I dreamed about that for 2-3 nights. Not nightmares but just being put in similar situations...really weird.

Have only had one other movie do that to me...one of the made for TV Stephen King movies that I don't even remember the name of.

Just weird.

[peplaw06]

The Road and Book of Eli

Liked both although each could have been better.

After watching The Road, I dreamed about that for 2-3 nights. Not nightmares but just being put in similar situations...really weird.

Have only had one other movie do that to me...one of the made for TV Stephen King movies that I don't even remember the name of.

Just weird.DVRed the Road last night, plan on watching it pretty soon. Is it ultra depressing, because I will probably wait till after Christmas to watch if so. :o:

[Venger]

Zodiak
6/10
Zodiac? As in Robert Downey and Jake Gyllenhaal? Just 6 out of 10? Oh man... that's a solid 8 at least.

[Venger]

The Road and Book of Eli

Liked both although each could have been better.

After watching The Road, I dreamed about that for 2-3 nights. Not nightmares but just being put in similar situations...really weird.

Try the book. Execrable. The movie was a little more approachable.

Enjoyed Eli. I think it the notably better of the two.

DVRed the Road last night, plan on watching it pretty soon. Is it ultra depressing, because I will probably wait till after Christmas to watch if so. :o:
Pretty depressing, not so much as the book, which will cause suicidal tendencies from the style alone, much less the content. The deus ex machina ending blows too.

[Aikmaniac]

DVRed the Road last night, plan on watching it pretty soon. Is it ultra depressing, because I will probably wait till after Christmas to watch if so. :o:

Definitely wait until after Christmas.

Actually, I don't know what kind of mood you need to be in to watch it.

It's that depressing. Kinda like Passion of the ******. You watch it once and probably won't again.

[VietCowboy]

The Fighter 7.5/10. Predictable, but pretty good. I hate how they play up the guy who fights him at the end as an arrogant B.

I love Mark Wahlberg, so decided to watch the Other Guys (unrated) again. Still funny!

[ChldsPlay]

Tron - 8/10

Exactly what I expected and I enjoyed it. You can see that Disney's intent here was to plant the seed of a new franchise, perhaps to take over for Pirates of the Carribbean since I can't imagine there will be another one after this one. (Penelope Cruz, Really?)

I actually thought they were using Jeff Bridges as a gimmick to get the older fans back in but he was actually in a lot of the movie.

Loved the Daft Punk cameo, I'm a fan of theirs and their score was perfect for the film.

5 & 6 are already planned.

[Venger]

I love Mark Wahlberg, so decided to watch the Other Guys (unrated) again. Still funny!

Wahlberg is SO much better when surrounded with strong actors. He positively stole every scene he was in in The Departed.

[TheCount]

5 & 6 are already planned.

Well that's unfortunate.

Wahlberg is SO much better when surrounded with strong actors. He positively stole every scene he was in in The Departed.

The role he was playing was designed to steal scenes, I've never been impressed with Walberg as an actor.

[TheCowboy]

Cyrus 6/10

[MarionBarberThe4th]

w_kGWWHwUXs

[tomson75]

The Fighter 7.5/10. Predictable, but pretty good. I hate how they play up the guy who fights him at the end as an arrogant B.

I love Mark Wahlberg, so decided to watch the Other Guys (unrated) again. Still funny!

Lmao...I certainly hope so. It's based on a true story. ;)

I've never been a huge Mark Wahlberg fan (I like Donny better), but I hope he's as good as he was in The Departed. He's playing the role of my favorite boxer...I'd hate to see it get butchered. I'll be checking this out after Christmas.

[Sam I Am]

Zack and Miri Make a Porno: 6.5/10 It was amusing as far as Seth Rogan can get I guess.

[BrAinPaiNt]

Zack and Miri Make a Porno: 6.5/10 It was amusing as far as Seth Rogan can get I guess.

Couple of scenes in there had me rolling.

I have to temper the description but the one scene with Katie Morgan and her problem, made me laugh and disgusted at the same time. :laugh2:

There is a similar movie called the Amateurs that was ok.

[BrAinPaiNt]

Zombie Strippers.

Even if you like Zombie movies it was pretty weak but there was some nice eye candy in it. :D

[Sam I Am]

Couple of scenes in there had me rolling.

I have to temper the description but the one scene with Katie Morgan and her problem, made me laugh and disgusted at the same time. :laugh2:

There is a similar movie called the Amateurs that was ok.

:laugh2: I know the scene. At first I had forgotten about what she said before that scene. Then when it happen I first thought, what the hell is that? Coffee grounds? Then I realized what it was when he said she iced him. :lmao2:

[BrAinPaiNt]

:laugh2: I know the scene. At first I had forgotten about what she said before that scene. Then when it happen I first thought, what the hell is that? Coffee grounds? Then I realized what it was when he said she iced him. :lmao2:

Jason Mewes (sp?) just make me laugh for whatever reason.

Loved the Jay and Silent Bob scenes in the kevin smith movies and the Jay and Silent Bob movie.

Just cracks me up.

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Jason Mewes (sp?) just make me laugh for whatever reason.

Loved the Jay and Silent Bob scenes in the kevin smith movies and the Jay and Silent Bob movie.

Just cracks me up.

You ever check out their podcast?

[BrAinPaiNt]

You ever check out their podcast?

Have not checked out anyone's podcast.

Maybe that will change when I get my Iphone.

[Boom]

Zombie Strippers.

Even if you like Zombie movies it was pretty weak but there was some nice eye candy in it. :D

I couldn't stop laughing when Jenna Jameson became a human pool ball launcher. :lmao:

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Have not checked out anyone's podcast.

Maybe that will change when I get my Iphone.


Its not so scary, once your daughter or someone helps you youll have no problem.


Sounds like your a big Kevin Smith/Jason Mewes fan. They tell quite the story about Mewes and how he got where he is. Start from the beginning, the story is like 5 episodes. Theyve been doing podcasts about other stuff after that but the first 5 or 6 were crazy.


What I do is play podcasts at 2X speed. I get on the treadmill or punching bag and it flys by.

[BrAinPaiNt]

Its not so scary, once your daughter or someone helps you youll have no problem.


Sounds like your a big Kevin Smith/Jason Mewes fan. They tell quite the story about Mewes and how he got where he is. Start from the beginning, the story is like 5 episodes. Theyve been doing podcasts about other stuff after that but the first 5 or 6 were crazy.


What I do is play podcasts at 2X speed. I get on the treadmill or punching bag and it flys by.

I doubt I need anyone to help me figure it out.

Just never did do the podcasts on my nano.

I have listened to quite a few Kevin Smith stuff on youtube. The story about Prince had me rolling.

[Boom]

Its not so scary, once your daughter or someone helps you youll have no problem.


Sounds like your a big Kevin Smith/Jason Mewes fan. They tell quite the story about Mewes and how he got where he is. Start from the beginning, the story is like 5 episodes. Theyve been doing podcasts about other stuff after that but the first 5 or 6 were crazy.


What I do is play podcasts at 2X speed. I get on the treadmill or punching bag and it flys by.

I've never done the podcast stuff either, but I'd love to hear more about that duo. I'll have to check it out.

I really liked the first two installments of "An Evening with Kevin Smith", while the third one wasn't quite as interesting.

[WDN]

Absolutely can not wait to see True Grit. Love that they are remaking it and it will probably be better.

[Sam I Am]

I don't know a whole lot about Jason Mewes, but eve you ever just sit back and listen to Kevin Smith talk, he will have you rolling on the ground.

[Sam I Am]

Absolutely can not wait to see True Grit. Love that they are remaking it and it will probably be better.

Yeah, I'm pretty excited to see it too. I was listening to the local news and they reviewed it this morning. They said it was probably easily the film of the year. They said while the original focused around John Wayne's role (Rooster Cogburn) in the movie, this one does not. It focuses more around the Mattie Ross role.

[MarionBarberThe4th]

I doubt I need anyone to help me figure it out.

Just never did do the podcasts on my nano.

I have listened to quite a few Kevin Smith stuff on youtube. The story about Prince had me rolling.


:laugh2: Thought you were just put off by the cell phone, ipod, video-game, twitter, earring, hoola-hoop essence that went along w/ it.


I've never done the podcast stuff either, but I'd love to hear more about that duo. I'll have to check it out.

I really liked the first two installments of "An Evening with Kevin Smith", while the third one wasn't quite as interesting.

Yea, like I said just download an episode and play it at twice the speed and youll be off the treadmill in 25 minutes and you wont even notice.

I don't know a whole lot about Jason Mewes, but eve you ever just sit back and listen to Kevin Smith talk, he will have you rolling on the ground.



I loved the story about that guy who wanted Kevin Smith to have a giant robot spider in his Superman script and he kept pushing it and pushing it even though it didnt make sense. Then Smith goes and checks out the movie Wild Wild West which that guy was producing or something, and he sees the giant robot spider.

[BrAinPaiNt]

:laugh2: Thought you were just put off by the cell phone, ipod, video-game, twitter, earring, hoola-hoop essence that went along w/ it.




Yea, like I said just download an episode and play it at twice the speed and youll be off the treadmill in 25 minutes and you wont even notice.





I loved the story about that guy who wanted Kevin Smith to have a giant robot spider in his Superman script and he kept pushing it and pushing it even though it didnt make sense. Then Smith goes and checks out the movie Wild Wild West which that guy was producing or something, and he sees the giant robot spider.

Just not a big cell phone guy. And probably will not use the new one for calling or texting but like the other stuff...I guess an Ipod Touch would work for the most part.

Oh and the spider thing and the wild wild west story had me laughing. Those same interviews might be where I heard him talking about Prince wanting him to film some stuff for him. If it is not and if you have not heard it, it is worth checking out as it is pretty funny.

[Boom]

Just not a big cell phone guy. And probably will not use the new one for calling or texting but like the other stuff...I guess an Ipod Touch would work for the most part.

Oh and the spider thing and the wild wild west story had me laughing. Those same interviews might be where I heard him talking about Prince wanting him to film some stuff for him. If it is not and if you have not heard it, it is worth checking out as it is pretty funny.

Those are definitely the two funniest stories he told in the shows I saw. The Prince one being gut-busting funny.

[Sam I Am]

Those are definitely the two funniest stories he told in the shows I saw. The Prince one being gut-busting funny.

Yeah, the Prince ones are funny as hell. Whoever hasn't seen them, hit up Youtube. Search for "Kevin Smith Prince" Definitely worth a listen.

[ChldsPlay]

I don't know a whole lot about Jason Mewes, but eve you ever just sit back and listen to Kevin Smith talk, he will have you rolling on the ground.

That reminds me, I need to buy tickets to their show in March.

[Chief]

True Grit -- 9/10

I love Westerns, so that might partly explain why I liked it so much. I enjoyed the original, but it was a movie dominated by the charisma of John Wayne and his performance as Rooster Cogburn.

This film was a little more true to the book and Mattie Ross is more the focus of this version. The book is written in her words, and I thought it was interesting that most of the characters in this film spoke like her. There are no contractions in the dialogue -- "I'll" is always "I will," or don't is always "do not."

The girl who played Mattie (Hailee Steinfeld) was outstanding. Jeff Bridges did a good job with Cogburn, but I think some people may have had trouble understanding him (his accent is strong and his speech is slurred quite a bit -- one person suggested subtitles for him ... haha). Matt Damon's performance was a little better than Glen Campbell's work as the Texas Ranger, but that's not hard to do.

I really enjoyed the score. The music was great in the first True Grit, but I like this one, too. It's mostly orchestra instrumentals of Gospel hymns such as "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms." This also more accurately reflects the book, which paints Mattie as a devout young lady who knows the Bible and believes in the triumph of good over evil.

I've read some reviewers say the movie was sort of odd and quirky, but that's the way the book is. The Coen brothers were true to author Charles Portis' original story.

It has some funny moments, some horrifying moments and very entertaining overall.

I'll end with this. I know some of the John Wayne fans don't want to see it. Earlier today on Twitter, I asked Jennifer Wayne (John Wayne's granddaughter, who is now a country singer) about how she felt and her answer was that she viewed the film as a compliment to her grandfather. She did add that her mother (Aissa Wayne) didn't want to see it because she was afraid it would make her sad. Jennifer said she could see both sides.

Westerns are just so rare that it would hard for fans of that genre to let this one go by without seeing it because of the allegiance to the Duke. I think he would have enjoyed it.

It's a very good film that really told Portis' story well.

[Sam I Am]

True Grit -- 9/10

I love Westerns, so that might partly explain why I liked it so much. I enjoyed the original, but it was a movie dominated by the charisma of John Wayne and his performance as Rooster Cogburn.

This film was a little more true to the book and Mattie Ross is more the focus of this version. The book is written in her words, and I thought it was interesting that most of the characters in this film spoke like her. There are no contractions in the dialogue -- "I'll" is always "I will," or don't is always "do not."

The girl who played Mattie (Hailee Steinfeld) was outstanding. Jeff Bridges did a good job with Cogburn, but I think some people may have had trouble understanding him (his accent is strong and his speech is slurred quite a bit -- one person suggested subtitles for him ... haha). Matt Damon's performance was a little better than Glen Campbell's work as the Texas Ranger, but that's not hard to do.

I really enjoyed the score. The music was great in the first True Grit, but I like this one, too. It's mostly orchestra instrumentals of Gospel hymns such as "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms." This also more accurately reflects the book, which paints Mattie as a devout young lady who knows the Bible and believes in the triumph of good over evil.

I've read some reviewers say the movie was sort of odd and quirky, but that's the way the book is. The Coen brothers were true to author Charles Portis' original story.

It has some funny moments, some horrifying moments and very entertaining overall.

I'll end with this. I know some of the John Wayne fans don't want to see it. Earlier today on Twitter, I asked Jennifer Wayne (John Wayne's granddaughter, who is now a country singer) about how she felt and her answer was that she viewed the film as a compliment to her grandfather. She did add that her mother (Aissa Wayne) didn't want to see it because she was afraid it would make her sad. Jennifer said she could see both sides.

Westerns are just so rare that it would hard for fans of that genre to let this one go by without seeing it because of the allegiance to the Duke. I think he would have enjoyed it.

It's a very good film that really told Portis' story well.

Excellent review there Chief. I'm going to see the movie as soon as I get a chance.

[MarionBarberThe4th]

I dont think Ive ever seen a western but Im excited

[Sam I Am]

I dont think Ive ever seen a western but Im excited

Some of the best movies made have been westerns. You should check out the following movies. (I don't watch to many black and white movies or movies in what I refer to as UglyColor)

Tombstone The Unforgiven Young Guns The Good, the Bad and The Ugly (spaghetti western) Quick and the Dead (a spoof of a spaghetti western)


I own all these films except Good, bad and ugly. I don't buy many films. They have to be really good for me to purchase them.

The Quick and the Dead gets mixed reviews from people. (some like it, some don't) I really enjoy it. It has a lot of big name stars in it, many before they were big stars. (Russell Crowe, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gene Hackman, Sharon Stone) The best part of the movie is the fact that it's a spoof of a spaghetti western. As if the make up of spaghetti westerns weren't funny enough. :laugh2:

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is probably far and away the best spaghetti western ever made. It was movies like this that immortalized Clint Eastwood even before he made the Dirty Harry movies. Then there is The Unforgiven (also Clint Eastwood) This is one of the best westerns ever made IMO. You should definitely check it out.

Young Guns is just a fun movie to watch. Tombstone has one character that absolutely makes the film great. Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday.

http://flicksided.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/kilmer-holiday.jpg

I'll be your huckleberry.

[JIMMYBUFFETT]

True Grit -- 9/10

I love Westerns, so that might partly explain why I liked it so much. I enjoyed the original, but it was a movie dominated by the charisma of John Wayne and his performance as Rooster Cogburn.

This film was a little more true to the book and Mattie Ross is more the focus of this version. The book is written in her words, and I thought it was interesting that most of the characters in this film spoke like her. There are no contractions in the dialogue -- "I'll" is always "I will," or don't is always "do not."

The girl who played Mattie (Hailee Steinfeld) was outstanding. Jeff Bridges did a good job with Cogburn, but I think some people may have had trouble understanding him (his accent is strong and his speech is slurred quite a bit -- one person suggested subtitles for him ... haha). Matt Damon's performance was a little better than Glen Campbell's work as the Texas Ranger, but that's not hard to do.

I really enjoyed the score. The music was great in the first True Grit, but I like this one, too. It's mostly orchestra instrumentals of Gospel hymns such as "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms." This also more accurately reflects the book, which paints Mattie as a devout young lady who knows the Bible and believes in the triumph of good over evil.

I've read some reviewers say the movie was sort of odd and quirky, but that's the way the book is. The Coen brothers were true to author Charles Portis' original story.

It has some funny moments, some horrifying moments and very entertaining overall.

I'll end with this. I know some of the John Wayne fans don't want to see it. Earlier today on Twitter, I asked Jennifer Wayne (John Wayne's granddaughter, who is now a country singer) about how she felt and her answer was that she viewed the film as a compliment to her grandfather. She did add that her mother (Aissa Wayne) didn't want to see it because she was afraid it would make her sad. Jennifer said she could see both sides.

Westerns are just so rare that it would hard for fans of that genre to let this one go by without seeing it because of the allegiance to the Duke. I think he would have enjoyed it.

It's a very good film that really told Portis' story well.

I'm about as big of a Wayne fan as you can be, but I thought this one was a much better version. They play out as two completely different movies, and I'm a big fan of both. There aren't enough new westerns these days, and I like seeing movies like this and 3:10 to Yuma coming back around.

[JIMMYBUFFETT]

Some of the best movies made have been westerns. You should check out the following movies. (I don't watch to many black and white movies or movies in what I refer to as UglyColor)

Tombstone
The Unforgiven
Young Guns
The Good, the Bad and The Ugly (spaghetti western)
Quick and the Dead (a spoof of a spaghetti western)
I own all these films except Good, bad and ugly. I don't buy many films. They have to be really good for me to purchase them.

The Quick and the Dead gets mixed reviews from people. (some like it, some don't) I really enjoy it. It has a lot of big name stars in it, many before they were big stars. (Russell Crowe, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gene Hackman, Sharon Stone) The best part of the movie is the fact that it's a spoof of a spaghetti western. As if the make up of spaghetti westerns weren't funny enough. :laugh2:

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is probably far and away the best spaghetti western ever made. It was movies like this that immortalized Clint Eastwood even before he made the Dirty Harry movies. Then there is The Unforgiven (also Clint Eastwood) This is one of the best westerns ever made IMO. You should definitely check it out.

Young Guns is just a fun movie to watch. Tombstone has one character that absolutely makes the film great. Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday.

http://flicksided.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/kilmer-holiday.jpg (http://flicksided.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/kilmer-holiday.jpg)

I'll be your huckleberry.

I'd have to throw in How The West Was One, Jeremiah Johnson, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and The Outlaw Josey Wales on your watch list.

[Sam I Am]

I'd have to throw in How The West Was One, Jeremiah Johnson, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and The Outlaw Josey Wales on your watch list.

I haven't seen the first two but The Outlaw Josey Wales is a great movie. Damn near any Clint Eastwood western is good to watch. High Plains Drifter isn't a great movie, but I can't help myself but watch it every time I see it on. Then there is Pale Rider too. That is another good Clint Eastwood western.

[tomson75]

Some of the best movies made have been westerns. You should check out the following movies. (I don't watch to many black and white movies or movies in what I refer to as UglyColor)

Tombstone The Unforgiven Young Guns The Good, the Bad and The Ugly (spaghetti western) Quick and the Dead (a spoof of a spaghetti western)


I own all these films except Good, bad and ugly. I don't buy many films. They have to be really good for me to purchase them.

The Quick and the Dead gets mixed reviews from people. (some like it, some don't) I really enjoy it. It has a lot of big name stars in it, many before they were big stars. (Russell Crowe, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gene Hackman, Sharon Stone) The best part of the movie is the fact that it's a spoof of a spaghetti western. As if the make up of spaghetti westerns weren't funny enough. :laugh2:

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is probably far and away the best spaghetti western ever made. It was movies like this that immortalized Clint Eastwood even before he made the Dirty Harry movies. Then there is The Unforgiven (also Clint Eastwood) This is one of the best westerns ever made IMO. You should definitely check it out.

Young Guns is just a fun movie to watch. Tombstone has one character that absolutely makes the film great. Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday.

http://flicksided.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/kilmer-holiday.jpg

I'll be your huckleberry.

You're right about The Quick and the Dead. I absolutely hate that movie. :D I wouldn't say that those actors weren't stars before they made that either....I would say that most of them were fairly household names by that point.

I like the rest of the movies on your list. Tombstone and Young Guns aren't your traditional Westerns, but awesome movies regardless. I like Unforgiven, but don't think its as good as one that you left off of your list.....Open Range.

Other (somewhat modern) Westerns people should check out if they're unfamiliar with the genre:

Open Range
Outlaw Josey Wales
The Proposition (non-traditional Australian western)
The Trinity Series (particularly 'My Name is Trinity')
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Lonesome Dove
Fistful of Dollars / A Few Dollars More

I really liked Appaloosa, but I seem to be in the minority on that one.

I like 3:10 to Yuma until the last 5 minutes.

I enjoyed The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford....but, like Appaloosa, I seem to be in the minority.

[TheCowboy]

Devil 9/10

As for westerns the best movie ever made is No Country for Old Men. Best movie ever made.

[Sam I Am]

You're right about The Quick and the Dead. I absolutely hate that movie. :D I wouldn't say that those actors weren't stars before they made that either....I would say that most of them were fairly household names by that point.

The biggest movie Leo did before Quick and the Dead was "Whats eating Gilbert Grape", but I still wouldn't say he was household name. Neither was Russell Crowe. Looking at what he did before Q&D I don't think I've heard of any of it. Crowe's role in Q&D is why I like the movie. He was really good in it.

Obviously Sharon Stone and Gene Hackman were already A list celebrities.

[JIMMYBUFFETT]

You're right about The Quick and the Dead. I absolutely hate that movie. :D I wouldn't say that those actors weren't stars before they made that either....I would say that most of them were fairly household names by that point.

I like the rest of the movies on your list. Tombstone and Young Guns aren't your traditional Westerns, but awesome movies regardless. I like Unforgiven, but don't think its as good as one that you left off of your list.....Open Range.

Other (somewhat modern) Westerns people should check out if they're unfamiliar with the genre:

Open Range
Outlaw Josey Wales
The Proposition (non-traditional Australian western)
The Trinity Series (particularly 'My Name is Trinity')
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Lonesome Dove
Fistful of Dollars / A Few Dollars More

I really liked Appaloosa, but I seem to be in the minority on that one.

I like 3:10 to Yuma until the last 5 minutes.

I enjoyed The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford....but, like Appaloosa, I seem to be in the minority.

Open Range was fantastic...I watched it and Hidalgo (another good one) last night for about the 10th time. I liked both Appaloosa and The Assassination of Jessee James as well. Appaloosa is just so damn depressing though! I wasn't exactly expecting Blazing Saddles out of it, but you feel like your gold fish died after watching it. I just finished reading Big Sky, and it makes you feel just about as bad. I've screwed my Christmas spirit over the last week.

[Sam I Am]

Open Range was fantastic...I watched it and Hidalgo (another good one) last night for about the 10th time. I liked both Appaloosa and The Assassination of Jessee James as well. Appaloosa is just so damn depressing though! I wasn't exactly expecting Blazing Saddles out of it, but you feel like your gold fish died after watching it. I just finished reading Big Sky, and it makes you feel just about as bad. I've screwed my Christmas spirit over the last week.

:laugh2:

[Boom]

True Grit -- 9/10

I love Westerns, so that might partly explain why I liked it so much. I enjoyed the original, but it was a movie dominated by the charisma of John Wayne and his performance as Rooster Cogburn.

This film was a little more true to the book and Mattie Ross is more the focus of this version. The book is written in her words, and I thought it was interesting that most of the characters in this film spoke like her. There are no contractions in the dialogue -- "I'll" is always "I will," or don't is always "do not."

The girl who played Mattie (Hailee Steinfeld) was outstanding. Jeff Bridges did a good job with Cogburn, but I think some people may have had trouble understanding him (his accent is strong and his speech is slurred quite a bit -- one person suggested subtitles for him ... haha). Matt Damon's performance was a little better than Glen Campbell's work as the Texas Ranger, but that's not hard to do.

I really enjoyed the score. The music was great in the first True Grit, but I like this one, too. It's mostly orchestra instrumentals of Gospel hymns such as "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms." This also more accurately reflects the book, which paints Mattie as a devout young lady who knows the Bible and believes in the triumph of good over evil.

I've read some reviewers say the movie was sort of odd and quirky, but that's the way the book is. The Coen brothers were true to author Charles Portis' original story.

It has some funny moments, some horrifying moments and very entertaining overall.

I'll end with this. I know some of the John Wayne fans don't want to see it. Earlier today on Twitter, I asked Jennifer Wayne (John Wayne's granddaughter, who is now a country singer) about how she felt and her answer was that she viewed the film as a compliment to her grandfather. She did add that her mother (Aissa Wayne) didn't want to see it because she was afraid it would make her sad. Jennifer said she could see both sides.

Westerns are just so rare that it would hard for fans of that genre to let this one go by without seeing it because of the allegiance to the Duke. I think he would have enjoyed it.

It's a very good film that really told Portis' story well.

I've never gotten into John Wayne, although I haven't tried very hard. If I wanted to watch both versions of True Grit, which should I watch first? The Duke or The Dude?

[bbgun]

Family Guy "It's a Trap!" 8/10

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/204/familyguyitsatrap2010dv.jpg

[theogt]

I really can't believe people actually liked Open Range. Aside from the shoot out at the end, it's literally the worst movie I've ever seen.

[Heisenberg]

I've never gotten into John Wayne, although I haven't tried very hard. If I wanted to watch both versions of True Grit, which should I watch first? The Duke or The Dude?

Most reviews give the new one the nod from what I've read. I'm planning on going sometime this week.

[rkell87]

tron legacy-7.5/10

i really liked it, saw it in imax and thought it was visually stunning


*spoilers*

i didn't like how at the most critical moment tron decides to switch sides

i didn't like that Flynn could at the most convenient moment, tractor beam clew to him to integrate


these things really take me out of the movie

[MonsterD]

tron legacy-7.5/10

i really liked it, saw it in imax and thought it was visually stunning


*spoilers*

i didn't like how at the most critical moment tron decides to switch sides

i didn't like that Flynn could at the most convenient moment, tractor beam clew to him to integrate


these things really take me out of the movie

Have to agree with you and in retrospect I would give it an 8 or even a 7.5, it is still a good movie for the right type of sci-fi geekdom fan. I do take issue when the critics wanted this to "re-invent" the Tron franchise, that would have been difficult to make it 180 from the original.

[ChldsPlay]

tron legacy-7.5/10

i really liked it, saw it in imax and thought it was visually stunning


*spoilers*

i didn't like how at the most critical moment tron decides to switch sides

i didn't like that Flynn could at the most convenient moment, tractor beam clew to him to integrate


these things really take me out of the movie

Thought the movie was average myself, but I can't agree (at least not completely) with your criticisms.

1. There are little hints at Tron's true loyalties spread throughout the movie.
2. I wouldn't call it the most convenient moment, just the moment where it became necessary. Considering the cost, it's not something he'd want to jump in at any old time, only if it was absolutely necessary.