Rate the last movie you saw

[Bob Sacamano]

Miserably depressing movie. I did like Bully though, even with it's main premise not withstanding, was also a pretty dismal look into the lives of some kids. Larry Clark has the ability to pretty much sum it up in all it's ugliness. No glamour what so ever.

great movie

scary how it's all true

[ethiostar]

Miserably depressing movie. I did like Bully though, even with it's main premise not withstanding, was also a pretty dismal look into the lives of some kids. Larry Clark has the ability to pretty much sum it up in all it's ugliness. No glamour what so ever.

great movie

scary how it's all true

I have been meaning to watch Bully but I haven't yet. I think its on my queue on netflix but it might be further down and i keep moving the new releases to the top of the list. Maybe its time to move Bully closer to the top of the list.

[Bob Sacamano]

I have been meaning to watch Bully but I haven't yet. I think its on my queue on netflix but it might be further down and i keep moving the new releases to the top of the list. Maybe its time to move Bully closer to the top of the list.

it's feels like an indie flick, so if you're into big productions and such, then it's probably not for you

I'm not going to say it will change your life and you'll want to see it again and again, I've only seen it once, but I recommend it

[vta]

I have been meaning to watch Bully but I haven't yet. I think its on my queue on netflix but it might be further down and i keep moving the new releases to the top of the list. Maybe its time to move Bully closer to the top of the list.

It's worth the watch, especially if you like that sort of thing. Meaning getting down to a pretty realistic interpretation. It felt like a documentary. Visceral seems a good word to describe it.

[ethiostar]

it's feels like an indie flick, so if you're into big productions and such, then it's probably not for you

I'm not going to say it will change your life and you'll want to see it again and again, I've only seen it once, but I recommend it

I do watch big productions when i'm in the mood, but I probably watch more foreign films and indie type flicks than big Hollywood productions.

It's worth the watch, especially if you like that sort of thing. Meaning getting down to a pretty realistic interpretation. It felt like a documentary. Visceral seems a good word to describe it.

I don't mind the visceral and painfully realistic films as long as it is well done and i can stomach the subject matter.

Thank you both for your input. I'll definitely check it out.

[Aikmaniac]

Last night, I took one for the team and watched "The Time Traveler's Wife".

I'm gonna catch flak for this but it wasn't half bad. I tell you what...Rachel McAdams has become one of my favorite female actors. Natural beauty right there.

As far as the story, it will definitely get confusing if you aren't paying attention as the main character (Eric Bana) bounces around quite a bit.

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Bully had some bad acting but is so memorable.

Some surprisingly now famous people in it

[Bob Sacamano]

The Virgin Suicides is another good movie

I was haunted after I 1st saw it

[Chief]

The Virgin Suicides is another good movie

I was haunted after I 1st saw it

:lmao2:

[Bob Sacamano]

:lmao2:

you're cold-blooded

[Jon88]

I looked for the bully at best buy. They didnt have it.

[Maikeru-sama]

Virgin Suicides sucked.

The theme song was kind of cool though.

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[vta]

I looked for the bully at best buy. They didnt have it.

I think it's been discontinued, or so it say's on Amazon, but you can buy it used...

Amazon- (http://www.amazon.com/Bully-Ed-Amatrudo/dp/B00005U14H/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1265850536&sr=1-1)

[Bob Sacamano]

Beer League -- 10/10

****ing hilarious

universally panned by critics, but I thought it was funny

[BraveHeartFan]

Last night, I took one for the team and watched "The Time Traveler's Wife".

I'm gonna catch flak for this but it wasn't half bad. I tell you what...Rachel McAdams has become one of my favorite female actors. Natural beauty right there.

As far as the story, it will definitely get confusing if you aren't paying attention as the main character (Eric Bana) bounces around quite a bit.


When I got home from work last night my wife was watching this. She was about 40 minutes into and my nephew and I had to wait till she was done with it to do our workout cause she had the TV and DVD player tied up obviously.

Anyway....SNOOZE. The stupid character in the movie bounced around so much that it was just way to random and way to confusing (cause at points in the film he's in the present time more than once. Meaning a past self of his and a future self of his are both traveling into the present time) and distracting.

Everything from that point in the movie, to the end, that we saw just seemed extremely random and most of the time quite pointless. There were a few scenes where his travels to different times made sense to something that was going on in his present life but most of it was just...boring.


It's certainly not the worst show I've ever seen (I'm not sure that anything will ever top the Talented Mr. Ripley for that honor. *Shudders at the mere thought of that stupid film* ) but it was just painfully boring.

3/10

[Joe Rod]

George Romero's Dawn of the Dead - 8/10. Yes, I know it was from 1978, but I caught it on TV and watched it. I've found my taste for horror movies has pretty much turned South over the years, but for some reason I still really like a good zombie movie and this one was about as good as it got for me.

[daschoo]

When I got home from work last night my wife was watching this. She was about 40 minutes into and my nephew and I had to wait till she was done with it to do our workout cause she had the TV and DVD player tied up obviously.

Anyway....SNOOZE. The stupid character in the movie bounced around so much that it was just way to random and way to confusing (cause at points in the film he's in the present time more than once. Meaning a past self of his and a future self of his are both traveling into the present time) and distracting.

Everything from that point in the movie, to the end, that we saw just seemed extremely random and most of the time quite pointless. There were a few scenes where his travels to different times made sense to something that was going on in his present life but most of it was just...boring.


It's certainly not the worst show I've ever seen (I'm not sure that anything will ever top the Talented Mr. Ripley for that honor. *Shudders at the mere thought of that stupid film* ) but it was just painfully boring.

3/10

i thought it was pretty good to be honest. the book was much better though.

finally got round to going to see avatar last night, it was really good although visually it was far superior to the storyline. thats not a bad thing when it looked as good as it did though

[ethiostar]

The Road-------------7.5/10

Good movie but a bit painful to watch at times due to the subject matter.

[VietCowboy]

zombieland 9/10 - great funny movie

Benjamin button 8/10 - LOOOONG, great story line, sad

hot fuzz 9.5/10 - very hilarious and fun movie

boondock saints 10/10 - awesome!

[ethiostar]

Sherlock Holmes ----------------8.5/10

Very entertaining, plus it has Rachel McAdams in it.

[rkell87]

Inglorious Basterds 6/10.

I felt it was entertaining, but it definitely shouldn't win any awards. I would have given it a 7, but it was another movie that suffered from the "anything over 2 hours is too long!" category along with QT's long slow dialogs. One thing that was clear from the get go, Quentin Tarantino was watching Hogan's Heros when he came up with the idea. (came up? more or less copied the premise)

The fact that it was Nazi based, comedy styling, and filming style all screamed Hogan's Heros.

its actually a remake

[ethiostar]

Edge of Darkness------------7/10

Typical Gibson movie, a man experiences a personal loss in the hands of others and seeks revenge.

Edit: The shaving scene with his daughter was both cute and touching.

[theogt]

Wolfman - 5/10

It was kinda goofy. The Wolfman looked about like it did in the 30s. You'd think after 70 years, we'd be able to create a better Wolfman.

[TheCount]

its actually a remake

Not really. If you've ever seen the original, they have almost nothing in common.

[ChldsPlay]

A Serious Man - 0/10. This ranks right there with Bruno for the worst film I've seen in the last year, though they suck for completely different reasons. This movie wasn't interesting, wasn't funny, and was completely pointless and stupid. Boring, boring, boring.

[theogt]

A Serious Man - 0/10. This ranks right there with Bruno for the worst film I've seen in the last year, though they suck for completely different reasons. This movie wasn't interesting, wasn't funny, and was completely pointless and stupid. Boring, boring, boring.I may check it out now.

Hurt Locker - 9/10

Probably the best of the Best Picture Noms that I've seen.

[zrinkill]

Wolfman was "ok"

Say Appaloosa this weekend on the HBO ..... Damn good western.

[CowboyWay]

ZombieLand. 6.5/10

I wouldn't say good, but it was entertaining. I won't spoil it for you if you havent seen it, but when they find that house in hollywood to stay at was FUNNY. Some GREAT one liners by you know who.

"thats still pretty tender"......LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[Maikeru-sama]

The Smartest Guys in the Room
10/10

Very good documentary about Enron.

[Jon88]

The Smartest Guys in the Room
10/10

Very good documentary about Enron.

I wish Best Buy had that one. The one in the town next to me might.

[CowboyMcCoy]

Valentine's Day 3 of 5 stars on the Beneficial Ben rating system.

[CowboyMcCoy]

Food Inc. - 2/10. I'll be honest and say I only watched about 45-50 minutes of this before stopping. I wasn't feeling good that night and had to stop. That said, I was bored out of my skull the entire time I was watching it. Another piece of stupid drivel that tries to pass itself off as a documentary, but is anything but.

Strange. People like you are why the food industry gets away with putting the crap they do in food because they don't care about it. That movie was a 10, one of the best of the year and very educational.

What part didn't you like?

[CowboyMcCoy]

its actually a remake

Remake? Explain.

[CowboyMcCoy]

didn't matter to me [bit of a WWII buff, don't think much of Brad Pitt tho]

the acting of the SS Colonel and the bar scene, plus the action, esp in the theatre, were all superb

I don't consider myself a Tarantino die hard either. It was just a great movie.

It wasn't your typical QT flick. This one was diff. than anything he's ever done.

[masomenos]

I recently watched Food, Inc. and also thought it was pretty good. I wouldn't give it a 10/10, but I did think that it tackled some important issues. It seems like a lot of people are under the impression that, if it's allowed to be marketed and sold, then it's fine to eat. That's just not the case.

While I don't have any background in chemical food additives, pesticides, hormones, etc. I do have a couple of roommates who are connected to nutrition, health and the effects of chemicals on the human body. One is a PhD student in toxicology and the other is a med. student. Their daily conversations really changed the way that I shop for food and the movie touched on a number of the same issues.

[CowboyMcCoy]

I recently watched Food, Inc. and also thought it was pretty good. I wouldn't give it a 10/10, but I did think that it tackled some important issues. It seems like a lot of people are under the impression that, if it's allowed to be marketed and sold, then it's fine to eat. That's just not the case.

While I don't have any background in chemical food additives, pesticides, hormones, etc. I do have a couple of roommates who are connected to nutrition, health and the effects of chemicals on the human body. One is a PhD student in toxicology and the other is a med. student. Their daily conversations really changed the way that I shop for food and the movie touched on a number of the same issues.

Which is why I don't get why someone would be so turned off by it unless they are just towing the corporate line for the food industry or just aren't interested in learning or just don't care about their health....

Just seems strange.

[Bob Sacamano]

It wasn't your typical QT flick. This one was diff. than anything he's ever done.

It was like Reservoir Dogs IMO. A lot of dialogue and ****fting back and forth to different scenes. But a lot more action.

[ChldsPlay]

Strange. People like you are why the food industry gets away with putting the crap they do in food because they don't care about it. That movie was a 10, one of the best of the year and very educational.

What part didn't you like?

So the food industry gets away with stuff because of people who find one sided movies about said industry to be....one side and very boring?

It was the type of crap I watched in elementary and high school. I wasn't turned off on the subject matter, I was turned off by the incredibly awful and boring presentation. And when you get to the subject matter it was presented in a remarkably one sided way. It would make a point about something, and then later make some other point, completely ignoring their original point which explains why their second point is no big deal at all.

To make it simpler, boring, boring, boring, and one sided is what I didn't like about it.

And as for what I thought was relevant of the movie, during the first 45-50 minutes, the only point they made that I would even care about is the safety factor.

[CowboyMcCoy]

So the food industry gets away with stuff because of people who find one sided movies about said industry to be....one side and very boring?

It was the type of crap I watched in elementary and high school. I wasn't turned off on the subject matter, I was turned off by the incredibly awful and boring presentation. And when you get to the subject matter it was presented in a remarkably one sided way. It would make a point about something, and then later make some other point, completely ignoring their original point which explains why their second point is no big deal at all.

To make it simpler, boring, boring, boring, and one sided is what I didn't like about it.

And as for what I thought was relevant of the movie, during the first 45-50 minutes, the only point they made that I would even care about is the safety factor.

Can you explain the portion in bold? Such as ____ ? And what was one-sided about it?

[CowboyMcCoy]

It was like Reservoir Dogs IMO. A lot of dialogue and ****fting back and forth to different scenes. But a lot more action.

Yeah, in a way I see what you're saying. But I think it was his best movie ever. I watched it not knowing it was a QT flick. Then, about 1/3rd of the way through, I told my wife this has to be a QT flick. Sure enough, it was. I too think it is one of the best movies ever made.

[ChldsPlay]

Can you explain the portion in bold? Such as ____ ? And what was one-sided about it?

What was one sided about it?? The fact that they only presented one point of view and people on one side of the issue. Pretty straightforward.

As for an example: The film pointed out that the number of plants went from so many thousand to a pretty small number. Later they made a big deal that the government used to do so many inspections per year, but now they only did a fraction of that number. Which, of course, if you have a fraction of the facilities, you're not going to have nearly as many inspections.

[Bob Sacamano]

American Pie 2 -- 15/10

Waayyyy funnier than the 1st. One of the funniest movies I've ever seen.

Stiffler: "You dip****! Take how many guys a girl says she slept with and multiply it by 3. It's the rule of 3. Didn't any of you learn anything in college?!"

[CowboyWay]

Just watched a couple documentaries

"Who killed the electric car". 8/10 Very interesting. Usual suspects killed it. Automakers, big oil, and the Bush administration had their hand in it too. No shockers really.

and "The Ghosts of Abu Ghraib". 7/10. Some slow points, but still very informative.

[TheCount]

American Pie 2 -- 15/10

Waayyyy funnier than the 1st. One of the funniest movies I've ever seen.

Stiffler: "You dip****! Take how many guys a girl says she slept with and multiply it by 3. It's the rule of 3. Didn't any of you learn anything in college?!"

Yup, figured that was your kind of humor. :laugh2:

[Thatkidbob]

And as for what I thought was relevant of the movie, during the first 45-50 minutes, the only point they made that I would even care about is the safety factor.

The safety factor is the main point!

The vast majority of the chemicals in food are untested (and a great many are bioactive). Which is alarming. Rather than allow any chemical which is not known to be harmful, why not switch to allowing only chemicals which are known NOT to be harmful? Oh yeahhh... that would hurt profit margins.

The food industry doesn't give a F about producing safe food, they care about money. This is evidenced by the preponderance of hydrogenated oils, preservatives, artificial colors, enriched flours (which might as well be pure sugar), artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup (which only exists as a product due to wasteful corn subsidies), etc...

I haven't seen the movie, but I'm struck by the remembrance of an NPR interview I heard with the guy behind Food, Inc.

He related a story about the extremely high levels of E. Coli in our dairy herds, how it results in infections and deaths in those that eat it, and how it is caused by the diet they were feeding the cows. Research showed that by intermittently feeding them grass, the E. Coli levels would be drastically reduced. Instead, the food industry began researching other means of killing the E. Coli, and were considering adding ammonia to the cow's feed.

Why introduce another complicating factor when you could just use the safe, natural solution (grass)? Would it hurt their profit margin that badly?

[ajk23az]

The Prestige --- 8/10

Pretty interesting movie if you ask me. Bale and Jackman did a great job.

[Thatkidbob]

The Prestige --- 8/10

Pretty interesting movie if you ask me. Bale and Jackman did a great job.

Great movie...

You'd probably like The Illusionist with Edward Norton too, if you haven't seen it already.

[daschoo]

I recently watched Food, Inc. and also thought it was pretty good. I wouldn't give it a 10/10, but I did think that it tackled some important issues. It seems like a lot of people are under the impression that, if it's allowed to be marketed and sold, then it's fine to eat. That's just not the case.

While I don't have any background in chemical food additives, pesticides, hormones, etc. I do have a couple of roommates who are connected to nutrition, health and the effects of chemicals on the human body. One is a PhD student in toxicology and the other is a med. student. Their daily conversations really changed the way that I shop for food and the movie touched on a number of the same issues.

i watched a bbc documentary over here a while ago about food standards. one thing that shocked me was a loophole manufacturers were exploiting in the naming of their product. over here the most common nickname for a sausage is a banger. there is legislation in place which sets a minimum meat content for any sausage sold in the uk so these companies rather than complying were simply branding their product as bangers and selling them to the puplic who were largely unaware of what they were actually eating. they also exposed a company who were selling apple tarts that were basically wallpaper paste with colourings and flavourings added. was pretty interesting if a little frightening

anyway back to films i went to see up in the air last week and have to say i enjoyed it a lot more than i thought i would.

[ajk23az]

Great movie...

You'd probably like The Illusionist with Edward Norton too, if you haven't seen it already.

Yup I've seen both. Illusionist is more of a love story but good nonetheless. They both came out around the same time.

[daschoo]

The safety factor is the main point!

The vast majority of the chemicals in food are untested (and a great many are bioactive). Which is alarming. Rather than allow any chemical which is not known to be harmful, why not switch to allowing only chemicals which are known NOT to be harmful? Oh yeahhh... that would hurt profit margins.

The food industry doesn't give a F about producing safe food, they care about money. This is evidenced by the preponderance of hydrogenated oils, preservatives, artificial colors, enriched flours (which might as well be pure sugar), artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup (which only exists as a product due to wasteful corn subsidies), etc...

I haven't seen the movie, but I'm struck by the remembrance of an NPR interview I heard with the guy behind Food, Inc.

He related a story about the extremely high levels of E. Coli in our dairy herds, how it results in infections and deaths in those that eat it, and how it is caused by the diet they were feeding the cows. Research showed that by intermittently feeding them grass, the E. Coli levels would be drastically reduced. Instead, the food industry began researching other means of killing the E. Coli, and were considering adding ammonia to the cow's feed.

Why introduce another complicating factor when you could just use the safe, natural solution (grass)? Would it hurt their profit margin that badly?

that for a start is illegal over on this side of the pond. i'm fairly sure thats why they had to stop selling mountain dew over here.

[Thatkidbob]

that for a start is illegal over on this side of the pond. i'm fairly sure thats why they had to stop selling mountain dew over here.
To be completely fair... corn syrup isn't so much the problem, as it is refined sugar products in general. Another problem is processed calorie dense food, which may not be particularly filling, but imparts substantial nutritive value. Without those two factors diabetes and obesity likely wouldn't exist as the health threats they are today.

There's other closely related topics like the thermogenic effect of food (which varies based on diet composition), metabolic partitioning (its interplay with hormone levels and effect on body composition), etc... but to include those I'd have to write a research paper :)

edit: Anyways, I'm off topic lol

Most recent movie I saw was Avatar...
the plot was 7.5/10 (It's very derivative, but the world that was imagined was well done)
the visuals were 10/10 (watched it multiple times, and the IMAX 3D was breathtaking)

[Bob Sacamano]

I haven't seen it, and will never see it, but has anyone seen Law Abiding Citizen?

It looks pretty far-fetched. Just take the dude's phone calls away. Problem solved.

[Kangaroo]

Great movie...

You'd probably like The Illusionist with Edward Norton too, if you haven't seen it already.

I disliked the Prestige but enjoyed the Illusionist

I also saw the New Sherlock Holmes yesterday it was solid

[theogt]

I disliked the Prestige but enjoyed the IllusionistI thought they were both pretty terrible.

[TheCount]

I haven't seen it, and will never see it, but has anyone seen Law Abiding Citizen?

It looks pretty far-fetched. Just take the dude's phone calls away. Problem solved.

Haha, I've seen it and it's pretty terrible. It's got nothing to do with his phone privileges though. When they reveal how he's doing what he's doing, it's one of those, "Seriously?" moments that makes you dislike a movie instantly.

[Bob Sacamano]

Haha, I've seen it and it's pretty terrible. It's got nothing to do with his phone privileges though. When they reveal how he's doing what he's doing, it's one of those, "Seriously?" moments that makes you dislike a movie instantly.

I'm never going to see it, so just PM me how.

[theogt]

Or just put **spoilers** in front and let me know, because I'll never watch either.

[MetalHead]

Zombieland was awesome.

[ChldsPlay]

The safety factor is the main point!

The vast majority of the chemicals in food are untested (and a great many are bioactive). Which is alarming. Rather than allow any chemical which is not known to be harmful, why not switch to allowing only chemicals which are known NOT to be harmful? Oh yeahhh... that would hurt profit margins.

The food industry doesn't give a F about producing safe food, they care about money. This is evidenced by the preponderance of hydrogenated oils, preservatives, artificial colors, enriched flours (which might as well be pure sugar), artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup (which only exists as a product due to wasteful corn subsidies), etc...

I haven't seen the movie, but I'm struck by the remembrance of an NPR interview I heard with the guy behind Food, Inc.

He related a story about the extremely high levels of E. Coli in our dairy herds, how it results in infections and deaths in those that eat it, and how it is caused by the diet they were feeding the cows. Research showed that by intermittently feeding them grass, the E. Coli levels would be drastically reduced. Instead, the food industry began researching other means of killing the E. Coli, and were considering adding ammonia to the cow's feed.

Why introduce another complicating factor when you could just use the safe, natural solution (grass)? Would it hurt their profit margin that badly?

You haven't seen the movie, but yet you say it's the main point. I watched the first 45-50 minutes of the "movie" and they were just starting to touch upon safety. Hard to say it's the main point if it takes that long to get to it.

[ethiostar]

Amereeka --------8.5/10

About a Palestinian divorcee who moves to a small town in Illinois with her teenage son soon after 9/11. Its about the usual culture shock and attempt to rebuild their lives in a new country but with the added element of being an Arab in the post 9/11 era in the US. Very good movie.

[CowboyMcCoy]

7 Pounds two thumbs up from me and the wife. I really hate Will Smith movies, but this was a good one.

[CowboyMcCoy]

To be completely fair... corn syrup isn't so much the problem, as it is refined sugar products in general. Another problem is processed calorie dense food, which may not be particularly filling, but imparts substantial nutritive value. Without those two factors diabetes and obesity likely wouldn't exist as the health threats they are today.

There's other closely related topics like the thermogenic effect of food (which varies based on diet composition), metabolic partitioning (its interplay with hormone levels and effect on body composition), etc... but to include those I'd have to write a research paper :)

edit: Anyways, I'm off topic lol

Most recent movie I saw was Avatar...
the plot was 7.5/10 (It's very derivative, but the world that was imagined was well done)
the visuals were 10/10 (watched it multiple times, and the IMAX 3D was breathtaking)

Interesting none-the-less, kid bob. Keep posting. Reading you is interesting.

[Jon88]

Just saw Shutter Island. It kinda sucked.

6.5/10

[Chief]

Valentine's Day -- 4/10.

My wife wanted to go. It was about what I thought it would be.

They tried to copy "He's Just Not That Into You" or whatever it was called, that came out last year (with the star-filled lineup and various story lines), but this one wasn't as good.

[Bob Sacamano]

Valentine's Day -- 4/10.

My wife wanted to go. It was about what I thought it would be.

They tried to copy "He's Just Not That Into You" or whatever it was called, that came out last year (with the star-filled lineup and various story lines), but this one wasn't as good.

Those movies must be really expensive to produce.

[Thatkidbob]

You haven't seen the movie, but yet you say it's the main point. I watched the first 45-50 minutes of the "movie" and they were just starting to touch upon safety. Hard to say it's the main point if it takes that long to get to it.
I apologize, it seems I was rather unclear.

When I said that safety is the main point, I didn't mean that it was the main point of the movie. I couldn't tell you what the main point of the movie was, having neither seen it or nor read a synopsis.

What I meant was that the questionable safety of the food we eat is the main thing they mention that is worth getting up in arms about, as I'd presume safety ranks pretty highly on most people's list of priorities.

[Joe Rod]

I watched Temple Grandin last night (HBO Original Movie). I came in with no expectations and came away thinking that I just watched a pretty good flick. 7 out of 10. Very informative look at a real life Autistic and a very intelligent human being.

Edit: Now that I think about it, I'll give it 8 out of 10. Real unique perspective on Autism.

[Doomsday101]

I saw a movie over the weekend called "Carriers" Pretty good movie about 4 people trying to get to a safe haven during a pandemic.

I had seen a documenty on what things would be like if a major viral pandemic were to take place through out the world and how social services would break down and what you would need to do to survive if you were lucky enough to not contract the virus.

[CowboyMcCoy]

Hangover 4 of 5 stars.

[CowboyMcCoy]

I apologize, it seems I was rather unclear.

When I said that safety is the main point, I didn't mean that it was the main point of the movie. I couldn't tell you what the main point of the movie was, having neither seen it or nor read a synopsis.

What I meant was that the questionable safety of the food we eat is the main thing they mention that is worth getting up in arms about, as I'd presume safety ranks pretty highly on most people's list of priorities.

Don't feed the troll--pun intended.;)

[arglebargle]

Just saw Shutter Island. It kinda sucked.

6.5/10

Shutter Island was a really good movie. And incredibly bleak. Very dark. You are not going to walk out of it feeling all good and happy. So if that sort of thing isn't your cup of tea, don't go.

I give it a 9+ out of 10, but not if you need cheering up....

[Jon88]

Shutter Island was a really good movie. And incredibly bleak. Very dark. You are not going to walk out of it feeling all good and happy. So if that sort of thing isn't your cup of tea, don't go.

I give it a 9+ out of 10, but not if you need cheering up....

I got really bored.

[ChldsPlay]

I apologize, it seems I was rather unclear.

When I said that safety is the main point, I didn't mean that it was the main point of the movie. I couldn't tell you what the main point of the movie was, having neither seen it or nor read a synopsis.

What I meant was that the questionable safety of the food we eat is the main thing they mention that is worth getting up in arms about, as I'd presume safety ranks pretty highly on most people's list of priorities.


Well ok, that I can agree with.

As for my critique of the movie, my main issues were that they did a very poor job of keeping my interest. It was presented much like your ordinary middle school class documentary (extremely monotone and boring). It also had far too little substance for the time it spent on things and showed poor examples to make their points and did not offer any counter viewpoints, so it fails IMHO as a movie (not able to entertain, or merely keep ones interest), and if you're inclined to call it a documentary, it fails in that regard as well.


My last 3 movies over the weekend:

Amelia - 5/10 - This was okay, nothing more. Nothing memorable about any performances, the story kind of just meandered along, and there was very little tension. It was sometimes fairly hokey as well.

A Mighty Heart - 6.5/10 A very good performance by Jolie helps make this better than it should have been. It's based on the kidnap and murder of Daniel Pearl in Pakistan early in 2002. The story is told in a somewhat jumpy fashion which makes sense to get to the details in a timely fashion, but it sort of minimizes everyone outside of Jolie's character.

Law Abiding Citizen - 6/10 I'm not really sure who I was supposed to be pulling for in this movie, but regardless, the ending sucked, not only because it was a poor creative decision, but because it just wasn't even really possible (concerning travel time). I could have let the ending slide if a certain character had to be more responsible for his actions, particularly at the end of the film. Butler is very charismatic, but he's countered by Jamie Foxx who for some reason just comes across as a real ***** whenever I see him in movies.

[VietCowboy]

I watched Temple Grandin last night (HBO Original Movie). I came in with no expectations and came away thinking that I just watched a pretty good flick. 7 out of 10. Very informative look at a real life Autistic and a very intelligent human being.

Edit: Now that I think about it, I'll give it 8 out of 10. Real unique perspective on Autism.

I started watching it but had to turn it off. I guess it's one of those things where since I'm so intimately familiar with the disorder, I can get a little bit critical with the performance and how the disorder is portrayed. I love Claire Danes, and Temple Grandin is truly awesome, but it just seemed a bit too cookie-cutter in the first 10 minutes of me watching it. It's like they are just running down the checklist of autistic symptoms and behaviors and showing it in succession.

Echolalia? Check
Scripting? Check Check
Rituals? Check Check Check

I might try to watch it again when I can do it without looking at it as anything more than entertainment.

[VietCowboy]

Or just put **spoilers** in front and let me know, because I'll never watch either.

You can read the plot on Wikipedia. It explains how he does it.

[masomenos]

You can read the plot on Wikipedia. It explains how he does it.

Wow, I just read the summary and am left with only one question...how does that movie make over $100 million?

[TheCount]

Wow, I just read the summary and am left with only one question...how does that movie make over $100 million?

Easy. Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler. Neither of which were needed for this film in the least.

[bbgun]

That Tracy Morgan-Bruce Willis flick looks like total ****.

[Bob Sacamano]

Easy. Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler. Neither of which were needed for this film in the least.

They were needed

to get the studio 100 million

[ScipioCowboy]

I started watching it but had to turn it off. I guess it's one of those things where since I'm so intimately familiar with the disorder, I can get a little bit critical with the performance and how the disorder is portrayed. I love Claire Danes, and Temple Grandin is truly awesome, but it just seemed a bit too cookie-cutter in the first 10 minutes of me watching it. It's like they are just running down the checklist of autistic symptoms and behaviors and showing it in succession.

Echolalia? Check
Scripting? Check Check
Rituals? Check Check Check

I might try to watch it again when I can do it without looking at it as anything more than entertainment.

In order to engage the average viewer who likely knows very little about autism, the movie must use recognizable behaviors and symptoms, which, to the experienced person, may seem trite and hackneyed.

I have a similar reaction to the manner in which stuttering is often portrayed.

[Joe Rod]

I started watching it but had to turn it off. I guess it's one of those things where since I'm so intimately familiar with the disorder, I can get a little bit critical with the performance and how the disorder is portrayed. I love Claire Danes, and Temple Grandin is truly awesome, but it just seemed a bit too cookie-cutter in the first 10 minutes of me watching it. It's like they are just running down the checklist of autistic symptoms and behaviors and showing it in succession.

Echolalia? Check
Scripting? Check Check
Rituals? Check Check Check

I might try to watch it again when I can do it without looking at it as anything more than entertainment.

Interesting analysis. Most of the reviews that I read by those with Autistic expertise and/or family members found it to be an excellent portrayal, which is what drew me to watch it. I can see where someone with extensive exposure to it might view it as more of a "been there, done that" though.

[Joe Rod]

Easy. Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler. Neither of which were needed for this film in the least.

You know, I was really on the fence about checking this one out. You folks just saved me from wasting my time.

[Yeagermeister]

Zombieland - 8 out of 10

Is it the best movie ever made? No but I thought it was funny as hell.

[TheCount]

That Tracy Morgan-Bruce Willis flick looks like total ****.

You ain't kidding. I'm actually a little shocked by just how bad it looks.

They were needed

to get the studio 100 million

You've got a point there.

[Yeagermeister]

You ain't kidding. I'm actually a little shocked by just how bad it looks.



You've got a point there.

I'm shocked that Bruce would even make it but then again he did make that last Die Hard piece of crap.

[Rampage]

The Lookout 6/10

[TheCount]

Street Thief: Who is Kaspar Carr - 8/10

Very good movie. It's kind of a heist/thief movie shot documentary style to make it seem like a real documentary. Cleverly done and the end is mysterious enough without seeming like a cop out, especially due to the style of film.

I watched it on Netflix, it's available on watch instantly so I'd definitely recommend catching it if you have Netflix. It's an Indie movie so it slipped through the cracks.

[zrinkill]

I'm shocked that Bruce would even make it but then again he did make that last Die Hard piece of crap.

I actually liked that last Die Hard movie.

Thought it was a lot better than 2 or 3.

[Yeagermeister]

I actually liked that last Die Hard movie.

Thought it was a lot better than 2 or 3.

I loved 3 but mainly because of Sam Jackson

[CowboyMcCoy]

My Life in Ruins 3 of 5 stars.

[MetalHead]

I'm shocked that Bruce would even make it but then again he did make that last Die Hard piece of crap.

Surrogates makes Hudson Hawk look like The Godfather...

[notherbob]

I have only been to one movie in the last 33 years and the last movie I went to was Dances With Wolves in 1990. I enjoyed the movie very much because it showed things from the Indian perspective but while I was inside, someone stole the fancy factory spoke wheel covers from my Caprice.

I have not been to a movie since then and have no desire to watch all the violence they bring to the screen these days so I don't watch TV anymore either. I like entertainment; I just don't consider violence entertaining. I love Irish music/dancing and educational documentaries and, of course, Indian music.

The Internet is my entertainment venue these days.

Life is good.

[ChldsPlay]

That Tracy Morgan-Bruce Willis flick looks like total ****.

I'm a huge fan of Kevin Smith, and I can say without a doubt that there has never been a trailer or tv spot for any of his movies that I thought looked good.

That said, the red-band trailer is definitely better than what's shown on TV.

I'll be there to watch it Saturday morning.

Just went to a free screening of Hot Tub Time Machine last night. I'd give it a 6/10. It's mildly funny, but certainly isn't a gut buster. It kind of feels like it's trying to play off the success of The Hangover, and it just doesn't work as well. All of the characters are pretty pathetic and they're basically a bunch of *******es. The best parts are the 80's references, and considering the premise of the movie, there are far far too few of those.

[SaltwaterServr]

Just watched a couple documentaries

"Who killed the electric car". 8/10 Very interesting. Usual suspects killed it. Automakers, big oil, and the Bush administration had their hand in it too. No shockers really.

and "The Ghosts of Abu Ghraib". 7/10. Some slow points, but still very informative.

Just polished off the entire Generation Kill series in the last two days. Stayed pretty close to the book. It's actually a bit better than the book because some of the things you see just don't register by words alone. Plus, there being so many characters in the book between Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie Co's it's easier to keep track of who is whom visually.

The movie gets dirty, but that's what it is. Don't expect nostalgia, Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, or the Green Berets. The series ends with the chaos of the end of Saddam's rule. Expect that kind of confusion as well.

9 / 10

[gmoney112]

Shutter Island. 7.5/10

[BraveHeartFan]

Surrogates makes Hudson Hawk look like The Godfather...


That bad? I can't imagine any of his movies being worse than Hudson Hawk.

[Chief]

That bad? I can't imagine any of his movies being worse than Hudson Hawk.

A movie about the Cowboys offensive line coach? No wonder it's no good.

[kmp77]

2012 5/10

Man.....man...wth....this movie was so over the top. After the 100th special effect I just started chuckling after something would happen. This movie made Michael Bay movies look like an after school special. The script was SOOO bad...every scene had a convenient 'out'. And Mr. Emmerich...you're what you'd have if a mad scientist combined Michael Bay and Uwe Bole. You are quickly becoming a total joke.

*** SPOILER ***

Plus side: Best death in cinema history. The President is killed by having an aircraft carrier crash on top of him at the White House. I tip the hat on that one :laugh2:

[kristie]

A movie about the Cowboys offensive line coach? No wonder it's no good.

:laugh2:

[Bob Sacamano]

Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) -- 9.5/10

Epic. An hour of non-stop action.

[rkell87]

valentines day 5/10

saw it for my girls bday. bearable. too many story lines you forget about people till the next time they are on screen but it all ties together alright

[rkell87]

maverick 10/10

olde but a goody. love all the twists at the end.

[rkell87]

the crazies

9/10-INTENSE

almost an 8 for the ending but it saves itself at the very end.

[Romo 2 Austin]

Extract

It was funny, but I was expecting it to be funnier.

[Doomsday]

Just rented Zombie Land was pretty good 7 / 10.

[Sarge]

Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) -- 9.5/10

Epic. An hour of non-stop action.

Great movie that doesn't get the credit it deserves.

[Sarge]

Law Abiding Citizen.

I'll give it an 7.5-8 or so. It's good but it's so far from realistic it takes away from it, a lot........at least for me. Entertaining though.

[ethiostar]

Law Abiding Citizen----6/10

Just ok. Jamie Foxx sucked in this one but Gerard Butler was pretty decent.

[ethiostar]

Ong Bak 2: The Beginning--------- 7/10

Somewhat cheesy but the fight scenes were great. I haven't seen the first one but from all i've read it is much better than the second.

[CliffnMesquite]

Whiteout

The hot vampire chick from Underworld Kate Beckinsale is back as a US Marshal stuck trying to catch a killer at the bottom of the world.

6/10

[vta]

Last House On the Left (2009) 4/10
I've seen the original Virgin Spring which was pretty cool. Wes Cravens remake which looks like some film students mistakes cut together and this polished bit of nothing. It gets worse and worse with each remake.

[Romo 2 Austin]

Just watched Zombieland


Loved it, it was hilarious.

[ChldsPlay]

Infortmant: 5/10 - Not a bad movie, but not really a good one either. I'm a bit confused about how exactly this was supposed to be funny because it really wasn't. The trailer promises something much different than what is actually here.

[bbgun]

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three malt liquors out of five

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[ethiostar]

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I saw the preview a few weeks ago and i've been wanting to check it out ever since. It looks like it might be fun.

So does this one

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[Aikmaniac]

The Hurt Locker

Authentically shot movie. Lots of good drama and scenes that keep you at the end of your seat. Very good movie.

8/10

[Kangaroo]

Ong Bak 2: The Beginning--------- 7/10

Somewhat cheesy but the fight scenes were great. I haven't seen the first one but from all i've read it is much better than the second.

Haha Tony Ja movies are about one thing him showing off; fight choreography and more fights.

Ong Bak; The Protector and Ong Bak2 and he is in Bodyguard2 not sure how long since I never seen the Bodyguard.

The reason everyone loves Ong Bak is the chase scene is awesome

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[Bob Sacamano]

The Donner Party -- Underwhelming

I watched it out of morbid curiosity I guess you could say, and was not impressed.

[kmp77]

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/8241/51ggmpaoflss500.jpg

three malt liquors out of five



I'd give it at least 4. Don't be stingy with the Colt 45.

[kmp77]

Infortmant: 5/10 - Not a bad movie, but not really a good one either. I'm a bit confused about how exactly this was supposed to be funny because it really wasn't. The trailer promises something much different than what is actually here.

No joke. The trailer vs the movie are like two different things. I kinda liked the movie but wasn't actually all that funny. Thought it was going to be a dark comedy but was kinda flat the whole way through.

The funniest thing was the true story...the main character after all that is actually a coo and president of another company now. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Whitacre

[Bob Sacamano]

This Is England -- 4.5/10

Kind of a ****ed up movie that literally went nowhere. A Poor Man's, Romper Stomper.

[kristie]

cloudy with a chance of meatballs

8/10


it was pretty cute.

[Joe Rod]

cloudy with a chance of meatballs

8/10


it was pretty cute.

My kids really liked the rat-birds.

[BraveHeartFan]

My wife brought home a couple supposedly scary movies the other night so I watched them.

Sorority Row - 2 out of 10:

Now granted I had zero expectations for this movie going in cause I could tell by the name that it was going to be very stupid but it actually surprised me at how awful and stupid it really was. It's one of those very rare cases where the people in the movie that you're supposed to be wanting to see live are actually people I'm hoping all die and don't live.

The 'twist' ending was unbelievably stupid and only further drove the nail in the coffin of this being one of the dumbest horror movies I've ever watched.



The Collector - 5 out of 10:

For a horror movie this one wasn't too bad. I liked the idea behind the movie, for the most part, as it was a little different take by using a bad guy to make him a good guy to face off against a really bad guy.

I think I might have liked it better except that it was from the same writers as the folks who wrote Saw 4, 5 and 6 and while I'm a big fan of the Saw series what I didn't like was how there seemed to be too much of the elements of Saw in this movie with some of the house hold traps put around the house to keep anyone in it from getting out.

It could have been a lot worse but it could have been a whole lot better and the ending was pretty predictable which is always a let down.

[Doomsday]

Watched White Out last, thought it was ok nothing special. 6.5 / 10

[kmp77]

Watched White Out last, thought it was ok nothing special. 6.5 / 10

Kate gets a 11/10 on the "hubba hubba" scale though. She so purrrdy :)

[Joe Rod]

I caught "Wanted" last night on Cinemax. Angelina Jolie certainly helped the visuals, but I found it pretty disappoinitng. Maybe 4 out of 10.

[masomenos]

I caught "Wanted" last night on Cinemax. Angelina Jolie certainly helped the visuals, but I found it pretty disappoinitng. Maybe 4 out of 10.

:laugh2:

I watched about 10 minutes of it on Starz last night, the part where the rats are used as bombs. After the butcher got shot in the chest with the sword and then the sword was kicked further into his chest, I had to turn it off.

[Bob Sacamano]

I caught "Wanted" last night on Cinemax. Angelina Jolie certainly helped the visuals, but I found it pretty disappoinitng. Maybe 4 out of 10.

The whole point behind that movie was the guy being finally able to curve the bullet.
BTW I'm tired of seeing Morgan Freeman's wrinkled *** on screen

[kristie]

My kids really liked the rat-birds.

those were pretty cool. :)

[ChldsPlay]

Wanted was awesome. Great over the top extreme violence, and great dark humor.

[rkell87]

:laugh2:

I watched about 10 minutes of it on Starz last night, the part where the rats are used as bombs. After the butcher got shot in the chest with the sword and then the sword was kicked further into his chest, I had to turn it off.

thats the end man you gotta give it a better shot than that

[Aikmaniac]

Anyone seen The Crazies yet? Probably will take that in this week some time.

[rkell87]

Anyone seen The Crazies yet? Probably will take that in this week some time.
yep. middle of page 74

[Mentos]

The Wolfman 6/10

[Kangaroo]

The whole point behind that movie was the guy being finally able to curve the bullet.
BTW I'm tired of seeing Morgan Freeman's wrinkled *** on screen

The movie was stupid he was able to bend it by defying physics with out any special powers.

Yea that movied sucked

[Doomsday]

From Paris w Love - Im a big Travolta fan but I thought this movie was pretty bad. 5.5 / 10

[Jon88]

From Paris w Love - Im a big Travolta fan but I thought this movie was pretty bad. 5.5 / 10

That movie looks terrible from the previews.

[ChldsPlay]

Saw an advanced screening of Repo Men by mistake last night - 6.5/10. Not nearly as overhanded with the healthcare message as I thought it was going to be, but it is still there. I loved the absolute brutality of the violence (If you're going to be violent, then damnit be violent).

Overall the story was pretty predictible, though the ending was a nice twist that in hindsite I probably should have sen coming.

[ChldsPlay]

The movie was stupid he was able to bend it by defying physics with out any special powers.

Yea that movied sucked

But he did sort of have special powers.

Though I think it's a bit ridiculous to harp on the movie because it's not realistic because it's not really meant to be.

[Kangaroo]

But he did sort of have special powers.

Though I think it's a bit ridiculous to harp on the movie because it's not realistic because it's not really meant to be.

He had hightened senses :banghead:and yet he defied evey law of physics and bullets. That is not the same thing if he had a power where he could use enrgy etc to minuplate the bullet it would at least make some sense.

It was just stupid a bad concept

[Aikmaniac]

Just watched Super Troopers.

Pretty good. I imagine it's another one of those "you have to watch it several times to enjoy the humor" movies.

[ChldsPlay]

He had hightened senses :banghead:and yet he defied evey law of physics and bullets. That is not the same thing if he had a power where he could use enrgy etc to minuplate the bullet it would at least make some sense.

It was just stupid a bad concept

And the guy at the beginning jumped across from one building to the other. They heal from almost anything in a day because of wax? Their orders are taken from a thread of fate? If that's not enough to help you infer that there is more going on than just "heigtened senses."

The action is meant to be over the top, and it's done very well.

[tomson75]

The Informant - 5/10

Just "Meh".

Double Identity - 2/10

What was Kilmer thinking? The editor of this movie needs to be taken to the woodshed.

2012 - 5/10

Retardedly over the top. Entertaining to an extent, but too Con-Airish to really give any favorable review.

[CowboyMcCoy]

Law Abiding Citizen - 5 of 5 stars. 'Twas a little cheesy, but really thrilling.

[Bob Sacamano]

The Informant - 5/10

Just "Meh".

Double Identity - 2/10

What was Kilmer thinking? The editor of this movie needs to be taken to the woodshed.

2012 - 5/10

Retardedly over the top. Entertaining to an extent, but too Con-Airish to really give any favorable review.
:laugh2:Did someone have diabeetus?

[Doomsday]

Law Abiding Citizen - 5 of 5 stars. 'Twas a little cheesy, but really thrilling.

I enjoyed most of the movie, but the ending was pretty stupid.

[Bob Sacamano]

How can you guys stand Gerard Butler's accent? It's freaking annoying. "Relaise me roit NAAAWWWW"

[Joe Rod]

I took my six year old to see Alice in Wonderland on the IMAX screen last night. Pretty good flick for the kids, but there were a few spots where it certainly earned it's PG rating. The movie was decent and Tim Burton always ensures good visuals on his projects. I'd give it a 7 out of ten for entertaining the heck out of my kid and showing well in IMAX 3D.

[tomson75]

Law Abiding Citizen - 6/10

[bbgun]

Now this looks good.

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[jackrussell]

Now this looks good.

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Don't you just hate it when that happens?

[arglebargle]

I took my six year old to see Alice in Wonderland on the IMAX screen last night. Pretty good flick for the kids, but there were a few spots where it certainly earned it's PG rating. The movie was decent and Tim Burton always ensures good visuals on his projects. I'd give it a 7 out of ten for entertaining the heck out of my kid and showing well in IMAX 3D.

That sounds about right. Somewhere in the 7-8 range. I thought the Red and White Queens stole the show, though.

I noticed that after about 10 minutes into the film, (the descent down the rabbit hole) all the whippersnappers were dead silent.

[masomenos]

Leaving Las Vegas - 6.5/10

Interesting movie, but I'm not really sure what I think of it. It was depressing in the same way that The Wrestler was depressing, but there was just something that kept me from really liking the movie. Maybe it was just the Nic Cage factor.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall - 9/10

Hilarious relationship comedy with good bit roles by Jonah Hill and Paul Rudd. Pretty standard in a lot of ways, but just very well executed.

[Doomsday]

Forgetting Sarah Marshall - 9/10

Hilarious relationship comedy with good bit roles by Jonah Hill and Paul Rudd. Pretty standard in a lot of ways, but just very well executed.

I enjoyed that movie as well. Plus Mila Kunis looked fantastic.

[TheCount]

Antichrist - ??/??

Okay so we watched this movie Antichrist starring Willem Dafoe last night, and wow. Just, wow. About 20 seconds in the movie you are wondering what exactly you just got yourself into. By the end, you are wishing you could unsee some of the things you just saw.

I can't even begin to explain what the movie is about because it starts out as one thing and ends up somewhere completely different. But trust me, if you see it, there are parts that will definitely stay with you.

It's availble on Netflix Watch Now, for those that have it. Do not watch it with anyone you are not VERY comfortable with.

[vta]

Antichrist - ??/??

Okay so we watched this movie Antichrist starring Willem Dafoe last night, and wow. Just, wow. About 20 seconds in the movie you are wondering what exactly you just got yourself into. By the end, you are wishing you could unsee some of the things you just saw.

I can't even begin to explain what the movie is about because it starts out as one thing and ends up somewhere completely different. But trust me, if you see it, there are parts that will definitely stay with you.

It's availble on Netflix Watch Now, for those that have it. Do not watch it with anyone you are not VERY comfortable with.

I can't tell if this is criticism or praise, but it is a great advertisement for the movie. I'm going to Netflix it.

[TheCount]

I can't tell if this is criticism or praise, but it is a great advertisement for the movie. I'm going to Netflix it.

I can't help you there, I'm still trying to figure out what I thought of the movie myself. :laugh2:

[masomenos]

I enjoyed that movie as well. Plus Mila Kunis looked fantastic.

Yes she did, Kristen Bell wasn't half bad either.

http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2008_Forgetting_Sarah_Marshall/2008_forgetting_sarah_marshall_011.jpg



A few months ago, I heard a radio interview with Jason Segel, the lead actor, where he talked about the inspiration for some of the scenes. Apparently, some of that stuff has happened to him in real life. Specifically, I remember him saying that he really had a girl break up with him while he was naked and standing in front of her. Also, the Dracula rock-opera songs were things that Segel had already written. He played them for Paul Rudd shortly after the two met and Rudd told him that he absolutely could never play those in front of anyone else. :laugh2:

[vta]

I can't help you there, I'm still trying to figure out what I thought of the movie myself. :laugh2:

Now I have to see it, but it's only available to watch immediately. Watching on my computer isn't comfortable at all. Crap.

[CliffnMesquite]

2012

The greatest disaster in the history of American cinema. And the effects wern't bad either. :p:
Non stop action, and a aircraft carrier falls on the White House.

8/10*

*Minus one point for cute kids. Plus one point because it had Dr.Pholx in it.:)

[masomenos]

2012

The greatest disaster in the history of American cinema. And the effects wern't bad either. :p:
Non stop action, and a aircraft carrier falls on the White House.

8/10*

*Minus one point for cute kids. Plus one point because it had Dr.Pholx in it.:)

A couple of days ago, I read the synopsis of 2012 because I was actually curious how it ended. The plot seemed to go like this...

Lead characters NARROWLY escape disaster site #1, reach refuge point #1.

Lead characters NARROWLY escape refuge point #1 as it turns into disaster site #2, reach refuge point #2.

Lead characters NARROWLY escape refuge point #2 as it turns into disaster site #3, reach refuge point #3.

[CliffnMesquite]

A couple of days ago, I read the synopsis of 2012 because I was actually curious how it ended. The plot seemed to go like this...

Lead characters NARROWLY escape disaster site #1, reach refuge point #1.

Lead characters NARROWLY escape refuge point #1 as it turns into disaster site #2, reach refuge point #2.

Lead characters NARROWLY escape refuge point #2 as it turns into disaster site #3, reach refuge point #3.

Pretty much covers it. But were not talking Gone With The Wind here.

[masomenos]

Pretty much covers it. But were not talking Gone With The Wind here.

Yeah, I heard the effects were pretty spectacular. I'm sure I'll end up watching it once it makes its way to HBO or On Demand.

[arglebargle]

Yeah, I heard the effects were pretty spectacular. I'm sure I'll end up watching it once it makes its way to HBO or On Demand.

The effects were the strongest elements in the film. A nonstop film of crashes. And really bad science.

Bad Neutrino! No doughnut!

[Bob Sacamano]

Zombieland -- 16/10

Terrific movie. Hilarious with tons of jaw-dropping action scenes. Even had sad bits, a very well constructed flick.

[Hoofbite]

Food Inc. will change the way you think. 5 of 5 stars on the Beneficial Ben rating system.

Definitely a movie you don't want to think about when eating.

Pretty good for a documentary.

[Yeagermeister]

Zombieland -- 16/10

Terrific movie. Hilarious with tons of jaw-dropping action scenes. Even had sad bits, a very well constructed flick.

We agree on one movie at least.

Where are you...you spongy, creme filled, delicious, little yellow bastids. :laugh2:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/Yeagermeister/zombieland.jpg

[SultanOfSix]

Alice in Wonderland.

Boring. 5/10.

[Aikmaniac]

Alice in Wonderland.

Boring. 5/10.

Is it the acid trip that I think it is?

[Doomsday101]

Just saw 2012 before it ended I was wishing the world would just come to an end lucky the movie ended instead.

Also saw Hurt Locker I thought it was good but can't believe it won the awards including best movie the other night I did not think it was that good.

[SultanOfSix]

Is it the acid trip that I think it is?

Yeah, it was really weird. It had some moments, but overall it was boring.

[kmp77]

Crazy Heart 9/10

Jeff Bridges was amazing, his oscar was earned and deserved. But here's the thing, Collin Farrel and Maggy Gyllenhaal were both really good too! That blew me away. Also, I don't like country music but man, the songs in this movie were amazing. Particularly the ending scene, that was one of the better endings i've seen to a movie. Robert Duval was his great self as usual. The story is pretty typical, down on his luck guy who resurrects himself but they did it in a bit different way and avoided some cliche character types/swerves which I was waiting for. I didn't think i'd enjoy it this much but I'd put it above The Hurt Locker and Avatar.

I highly recommend it.

[DallasCowboysFan10]

Baby's Day Out 10/10 Funny Movie

[Bob Sacamano]

We agree on one movie at least.

Where are you...you spongy, creme filled, delicious, little yellow bastids. :laugh2:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/Yeagermeister/zombieland.jpg

SNOWBALLS!!

[CowboyWay]

I've been watching "centennial". A 1978 miniseries about the old west. 21 hours long it is. I'm almost halfway done. Really good so far.

[arglebargle]

Crazy Heart 9/10

Jeff Bridges was amazing, his oscar was earned and deserved. But here's the thing, Collin Farrel and Maggy Gyllenhaal were both really good too! That blew me away. Also, I don't like country music but man, the songs in this movie were amazing. Particularly the ending scene, that was one of the better endings i've seen to a movie. Robert Duval was his great self as usual. The story is pretty typical, down on his luck guy who resurrects himself but they did it in a bit different way and avoided some cliche character types/swerves which I was waiting for. I didn't think i'd enjoy it this much but I'd put it above The Hurt Locker and Avatar.

I highly recommend it.

Stephen Bruton, T Bone Burnett. Great musicians and songwriters come through in any genre.

Was real happy that it got some industry recognition.

[k19]

Alice in Wonderland.

Boring. 5/10.

Agreed. I went to the midnight showing and the people in costumes were more entertaining than the movie itself. It had ptential to be really funny in places and wasnt. The "tick" thing that Anne Hathaway had going with her fingers / hands everytime she talked was irritating, Mia Wasikowska was plain and un-interesting as alice, and everytime I saw Crispin Glover all i could thing was "HELLOOO Mc Fly"

Its definitely a dollar movie or a blu ray movie IMHO

[ajk23az]

I enjoyed that movie as well. Plus Mila Kunis looked fantastic.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall is one of my favorite movies. I think that movie is soooooooooo funny. Cracks me up every time I watch it. Got it DVRd and when I'm bored I turn it on. Plus, Mila is one of the hottest actresses out there. :D

[ethiostar]

Forgetting Sarah Marshall is one of my favorite movies. I think that movie is soooooooooo funny. Cracks me up every time I watch it. Got it DVRd and when I'm bored I turn it on. Plus, Mila is one of the hottest actresses out there. :D

The surfing instructor killed me every time he spoke.

-Oh the weather outside is weather...

-I like her red hair. I wonder if the carpet matches her pubes.

-When life gives you lemons, just say '**** the lemons,' and bail.

[tomson75]

Hurt Locker - 7.5/10
Good, but not great.

Ponyo - 8/10
Cool movie.

Couples Retreat - 6.5/10
Vaughn saves this one.

[Chief]

Forgetting Sarah Marshall is one of my favorite movies. I think that movie is soooooooooo funny. Cracks me up every time I watch it. Got it DVRd and when I'm bored I turn it on. Plus, Mila is one of the hottest actresses out there. :D

I've seen it twice now. It cracks me up.

One of the funnier things about it are the hokey excerpts from Sarah Marshall's crime show:

Sarah: "What do you think?" as she pulls back the sheet in the morgue.

Billy Baldwin: "I think she won't be entering any more beauty pageants .... without a face."

[Sarge]

Hurt Locker - wow - what an overrated pile a junk that was. . . . . 5/10.

[MetalHead]

We agree on one movie at least.

Where are you...you spongy, creme filled, delicious, little yellow bastids. :laugh2:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/Yeagermeister/zombieland.jpg
Best of 2009.

[Bob Sacamano]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who was underwhelmed by Hurt Locker.

[Doomsday]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who was underwhelmed by Hurt Locker.

I wasnt impressed either.

[ChldsPlay]

Saw an advance screening of She's Out of My League last night - 8.5/10. Very funny, and so much better than Hot Tub Time Machine. It's a comedy, so I'll have to see how it holds up first, but this looks like it's the first 2010 movie I'll be buying.

[Bob Sacamano]

Tae Guk Gi - Brotherhood of War -- 20/10

Amazing, amazing movie. Just finished watching it for the 5th time in my life and it still hits me like a ton of bricks. I may be one of the few to think this, but I think it's better than Saving Private Ryan.

[kmp77]

The Road 8/10 - Pretty close to the book, which I'd rate 15/10. The movie was alot less brutal than the book but still bleak. The visuals were spot on from the book, mainly the settings. The "bad guys" I thought could be a little more over the edge. I think they could have pushed the canibalism a bit further and some of the suspenseful scenes could have been kicked up a notch. The book had me on the edge of my seat a few times but rushed a bit in the movie. I think the book built up to the "ending" a bit better with the slower pace. If they would have slowed the movie down a bit it might have been a bit more effective. If you've read the book, I'd say see it. If not, you may find the movie boring.

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Heres my 5 favorite Dark Knight scenes

1. Joker meeting the Gangsters in the kitchen- First extended look at the Joker, sets the plot of the movie well, and was bad ***

2. Joker truck chase scene- creative, but a little filler in the beginning of the chase.

3. Joker meets Batman in the interogation room- Despite the continuity errors it was fun

4. Joker blowing up the hospital- unforgettable visuals. The brightest scene in the movie, w/ the Joker never looking back. I ignore when hes in the bus w/ a clearly visable camera inside the bus :(

5. Joker and his pile of money

Didnt like Maggie Gyllenhalls death scene. Maybe im looksist, but I just didnt care for her safety. And there was no chemistry w/ her and 2face anyway

[kristie]

Heres my 5 favorite Dark Knight scenes

1. Joker meeting the Gangsters in the kitchen- First extended look at the Joker, sets the plot of the movie well, and was bad ***

2. Joker truck chase scene- creative, but a little filler in the beginning of the chase.

3. Joker meets Batman in the interogation room- Despite the continuity errors it was fun

4. Joker blowing up the hospital- unforgettable visuals. The brightest scene in the movie, w/ the Joker never looking back. I ignore when hes in the bus w/ a clearly cisable camera inside the bus :(

5. Joker and his pile of money

Didnt like Maggie Gyllenhalls death scene. Maybe im looksist, but I just didnt care for her safety. And there was no chemistry w/ her and 2face anyway

one of my favorite parts of that movie. :)

[ethiostar]

Funny People----------7.5/10

It had some funny parts but it was more a drama than a comedy IMO. I have to say this might have been Adam Sandler's best performance to date.

[Yeagermeister]

Heres my 5 favorite Dark Knight scenes

1. Joker meeting the Gangsters in the kitchen- First extended look at the Joker, sets the plot of the movie well, and was bad ***

2. Joker truck chase scene- creative, but a little filler in the beginning of the chase.

3. Joker meets Batman in the interogation room- Despite the continuity errors it was fun

4. Joker blowing up the hospital- unforgettable visuals. The brightest scene in the movie, w/ the Joker never looking back. I ignore when hes in the bus w/ a clearly visable camera inside the bus :(

5. Joker and his pile of money

Didnt like Maggie Gyllenhalls death scene. Maybe im looksist, but I just didnt care for her safety. And there was no chemistry w/ her and 2face anyway

I agree on all of those scenes. If you take Bale out of the movie I'd like it even more.

[masomenos]

Heres my 5 favorite Dark Knight scenes

1. Joker meeting the Gangsters in the kitchen- First extended look at the Joker, sets the plot of the movie well, and was bad ***

2. Joker truck chase scene- creative, but a little filler in the beginning of the chase.

3. Joker meets Batman in the interogation room- Despite the continuity errors it was fun

4. Joker blowing up the hospital- unforgettable visuals. The brightest scene in the movie, w/ the Joker never looking back. I ignore when hes in the bus w/ a clearly visable camera inside the bus :(

5. Joker and his pile of money

Didnt like Maggie Gyllenhalls death scene. Maybe im looksist, but I just didnt care for her safety. And there was no chemistry w/ her and 2face anyway

I read that Ledger wanted that scene to be as authentic as possible, so he really let Bale throw him around and rough him up during the takes.

[ScipioCowboy]

District 9 10/10

Great movie. It wasn't an enjoyable flick by any account, and several scenes were quite gruesome. However, it was very engaging and thoughtful. It effectively explored the dark side of human nature.

As a work of science fiction/social allegory, Avatar simply does not compare. How it could be considered on the same level as District 9 is baffling to me.

[theebs]

NINJA and Extract.

I liked them both. We need more ninja movies.

[bbgun]

District 9 10/10

Great movie. It wasn't an enjoyable flick by any account, and several scenes were quite gruesome. However, it was very engaging and thoughtful. It effectively explored the dark side of human nature.

As a work of science fiction/social allegory, Avatar simply does not compare. How it could be considered on the same level as District 9 is baffling to me.

http://ricktrotter.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/snl_really.jpg

[arglebargle]

NINJA and Extract.

I liked them both. We need more ninja movies.

Not seen them, but I agree on general principle. :D

[CliffnMesquite]

Marley & Me

I cried at the end. :(

9/10 (Minus 1 point for the cute kids)

[TheCount]

Alice in Wonderland - 5/10

beautiful movie but at the end of the day it was just very boring. I went with three other people. My brother who is 18, my sister-in-law who is 19 and ny fiancé who is 29 and we all thought the exact same thing. Pretty but uninteresting.

What bothered me the most is that it wasn't even clever or witty, Burton pretty much played it safe the entire film. Even Depp couldn't save this one.

[Ren]

Oldboy 10/10

Seen it plenty of times and i just watched it again, it's without a doubt one of my favorite movies of all time

[TheCount]

Oldboy 10/10

Seen it plenty of times and i just watched it again, it's without a doubt one of my favorite movies of all time

You sick *******!

[kmp77]

NINJA and Extract.

I liked them both. We need more ninja movies.

Ninja Assassin was one of the most gory movies I've ever seen. Not for people who don't like blood or seeing the insides of people :laugh2:

[ScipioCowboy]

Oldboy 10/10

Seen it plenty of times and i just watched it again, it's without a doubt one of my favorite movies of all time

Have not seen it, but it did make Bravo's list of 100 scariest movie moments.

[kmp77]

Have not seen it, but it did make Bravo's list of 100 scariest movie moments.

Has one of the best fight scenes ever....one of the best endings ever...one of the craziest revenge films ever made. I'm glad Will Smith isn't remaking it still. I think they'd soften it up too much.

[ChldsPlay]

Heres my 5 favorite Dark Knight scenes

1. Joker meeting the Gangsters in the kitchen- First extended look at the Joker, sets the plot of the movie well, and was bad ***

2. Joker truck chase scene- creative, but a little filler in the beginning of the chase.

3. Joker meets Batman in the interogation room- Despite the continuity errors it was fun

4. Joker blowing up the hospital- unforgettable visuals. The brightest scene in the movie, w/ the Joker never looking back. I ignore when hes in the bus w/ a clearly visable camera inside the bus :(

5. Joker and his pile of money

Didnt like Maggie Gyllenhalls death scene. Maybe im looksist, but I just didnt care for her safety. And there was no chemistry w/ her and 2face anyway

You realize the Joker kidnapped the TV guy and his crew on that bus right? Perfectly reasonable for them to have a camera.

[Yeagermeister]

Oldboy 10/10

Seen it plenty of times and i just watched it again, it's without a doubt one of my favorite movies of all time

Never heard of it

[Bob Sacamano]

Never heard of it

There's a lot of things you don't know.:D

[kristie]

hercules


4/10


not the hercules from TV but the movie from 1983 with lou ferrigno. i thought it was really corny, but then again it was released in 1983 so i wasn't expecting much anyway.


blame my husband. he wanted to see it & i wasn't going to argue with him about it.

[MarionBarberThe4th]

You realize the Joker kidnapped the TV guy and his crew on that bus right? Perfectly reasonable for them to have a camera.

Not after I saw the deleted scenes. The camera was filming Ledgers reaction. They took it out b/c they thought it took away from the scene to show it from a ton of angles.

[Doomsday101]

Saw the movie "A Perfect Getaway" this weekend thought it was a pretty decent movie

[Doomsday]

Saw the movie "A Perfect Getaway" this weekend thought it was a pretty decent movie

I rented that one last week, didnt have much expectations going in but ended up enjoying it.

[Doomsday101]

I rented that one last week, didnt have much expectations going in but ended up enjoying it.

Same here. I buy alot of movies currently have a pretty good size library of movies. This past weekend bought A Perfect Getway and The Line with With Ray Liotta and Andy Garcia. I enjoyed both movies

[Yeagermeister]

There's a lot of things you don't know.:D

I know how to kick your *** off this board......been there done that. :D

[BrAinPaiNt]

I know how to kick your *** off this board......been there done that. :D

http://www.forumspile.com/Misc-OhSnap_Bear.jpg

[bbgun]

I know how to kick your *** off this board......been there done that. :D

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/3479/boxing3hit.gif

Stay down, Bob. Stay down.

[Joe Rod]

I know how to kick your *** off this board......been there done that. :D

:lmao2: That's an ouchie!

[the kid 05]

Greenzone. 8/10

Another Matt Damon movie well done, good story, visuals. Beging was somewhat dull but middle and end were edge of the seat moments

[MetalHead]

Boondock Saints II.
6 of 10.
Very entertaining,bad acting and mindless violence.

[ethiostar]

Green Zone-------------6/10

Disappointing is really all I can say.

Brooklyn's Finest--------------7/10

Don Cheadle is good in it as always. Hawke was surprisingly good as well. Gere, meh. Ellen Barkin was horrible.

[xWraithx]

Running Scared 8/10 - best movie of 2006 IMO

gonna go see The Crazies tmrw night with the g/f.... I hope I actually end up liking it, as currently I'm just going to be nice...

[Bob Sacamano]

Green Zone-------------6/10

Disappointing is really all I can say.

Brooklyn's Finest--------------7/10

Don Cheadle is good in it as always. Hawke was surprisingly good as well. Gere, meh. Ellen Barkin was horrible.

Hawke is actually a pretty good actor if you can get past him being a pretty boy. Although that moniker was placed on him back in the day.

[Yeagermeister]

Running Scared 8/10 - best movie of 2006 IMO

gonna go see The Crazies tmrw night with the g/f.... I hope I actually end up liking it, as currently I'm just going to be nice...

2006?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/Yeagermeister/running_scared.jpg

[mldardy]

2006?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v316/Yeagermeister/running_scared.jpg
Nope there is another running scared with Paul Walker

http://www.flixray.com/dvd_covers/200606/31712.jpg

[MetalHead]

Nope there is another running scared with Paul Walker

http://www.flixray.com/dvd_covers/200606/31712.jpg

You may wanna call it "the other"...

[rkell87]

Running Scared 8/10 - best movie of 2006 IMO

gonna go see The Crazies tmrw night with the g/f.... I hope I actually end up liking it, as currently I'm just going to be nice...
i loved it but based on your other reviews i don't think you will think very much as everything in the movie is very impractical and extremely improbable

[TheCount]

Black Dyanamite - 8/10

Pretty damn funny, just gets more and more ridiculous.

[Joe Rod]

I finally watched Zombieland. Good flick and, like other posters mentioned, the Bill Murray cameo was awesome.

8 out of 10.

[SultanOfSix]

Black Dyanamite - 8/10

Pretty damn funny, just gets more and more ridiculous.

While in an orphanage and being one himself, Dynamite says the following:

"The worst thing about these dealers getting children addicted to this new smack, is that these children are orphans…And orphans don’t have parents."

[xWraithx]

Haven't seen it yet, but based off the clips that I have seen, I'm sure I'll be giving Dolemite a "10/10" upon full view

*Dolemite walks out of a theatre to find thugs stealing things out of his car*

"***DAMN! You dope-headed junkies make me SICK! That's why *****'s in the ghetto can't have ****!"

*about to fight the thieves in a backlot*

"....messin' with my car... pin headed junkies, that's all you are... you may steal from your mama you may steal the limbs off of a TREE... but I'm gonna kick yo *** for messin with me"

LOL...

[Joe Rod]

Haven't seen it yet, but based off the clips that I have seen, I'm sure I'll be giving Dolemite a "10/10" upon full view

*Dolemite walks out of a theatre to find thugs stealing things out of his car*

"***DAMN! You dope-headed junkies make me SICK! That's why *****'s in the ghetto can't have ****!"

*about to fight the thieves in a backlot*

"....messin' with my car... pin headed junkies, that's all you are... you may steal from your mama you may steal the limbs off of a TREE... but I'm gonna kick yo *** for messin with me"

LOL...

Wait, are you talking about the 1975 movie? Because that was pure gold.

[xWraithx]

Wait, are you talking about the 1975 movie? Because that was pure gold.

Yep that's the one

I'm so watching that this week haha

[ethiostar]

Moon--------------8/10

I really enjoyed this flick. I'm sure some people will find it slow but i liked it. Sam Rockwell was really good in it.

[ChldsPlay]

Moon--------------8/10

I really enjoyed this flick. I'm sure some people will find it slow but i liked it. Sam Rockwell was really good in it.

It was slow, but unlike an awful slow BORING movie, this one was never uninteresting. Though I don't see myself watching it again, it's definitely a movie worth seeing.

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Moon feels like a movie I know I will love.

[daschoo]

saw green zone last night. absolutely loved it. an 8 or 9 out of ten.
also had a trailer for clash of the titans which looked jaw-dropping, cannot wait for that to come out

[MarionBarberThe4th]

saw green zone last night. absolutely loved it. an 8 or 9 out of ten.
also had a trailer for clash of the titans which looked jaw-dropping, cannot wait for that to come out

Rip-off



http://i.neoseeker.com/p/Games/Playstation_3/Action/Adventure/god_of_war_iii_profilelarge.jpg

[tomson75]

Rip-off

:huh:

Surely you're not suggesting that Clash of the Titans is ripping off God of War....

[MarionBarberThe4th]

:huh:

Surely you're not suggesting that Clash of the Titans is ripping off God of War....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M4aPKdIfg4&feature=pyv&ad=3573038846&kw=clash%20of%20the%20titans%20trailer

[MarionBarberThe4th]

:huh:

Surely you're not suggesting that Clash of the Titans is ripping off God of War....

Yes I am

M4aPKdIfg4


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M4aPKdIfg4&feature=pyv&ad=3573038846&kw=clash%20of%20the%20titans%20trailer

[tomson75]

Lmao...OK

:rolleyes:

[MarionBarberThe4th]

STD.....BJ



Has a total GOW look to it, I got a bunch of peoples hopes up already

[Doomsday]

I take my niece to a dinner and movie about once a month. She usually picks the movie, last night that was a big mistake and we saw Cop Out. I thought the previews looked pretty bad, but they were actually twice as good as the movie. 4 out 10!

[Maikeru-sama]

Brooklyn's Finest
5/10

Like someone else stated, Ellen Barkin was horrible and seems to have aged badly.

I consider this movie a "poor man's" Crash.

[mldardy]

Brooklyn's Finest
5/10

Like someone else stated, Ellen Barkin was horrible and seems to have aged badly.

I consider this movie a "poor man's" Crash.
Why was she squinting so much in the film. She looked like Popeye in the movie. She used to be pretty good looking but not anymore.

[Maikeru-sama]

Why was she squinting so much in the film. She looked like Popeye in the movie. She used to be pretty good looking but not anymore.

She had a very small role and probably saw this as her opportunity to make a comeback and probably over-acted a bit.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M4aPKdIfg4&feature=pyv&ad=3573038846&kw=clash%20of%20the%20titans%20trailer

jrHA120h2LU

Its a remake of the 1981 original.

[ScipioCowboy]

The Last Starfighter 8/10

Yes, it's campy. Yes, the effects are dated--today's video games (and, indeed, video games from ten years ago) possess more convincing effects. Yes, my rating is driven more by nostalgia than the film's actual quality.

However, there is a moment at the end of the movie--when Alex's Gunstar blasts off and disappears into the night sky while the Last Starfighter fanfare plays--that I become nine-years-old again and I truly believe I can be anything.:D

The message of the movie is thoroughly American.

[kristie]

moonraker


8/10


it's a little corny, but i'm a james bond fan so i love it. :D

[vta]

The Hurt Locker. 7.5/10
Worth the watch, but not sure if it's really Oscar worthy.