Rate the last movie you saw

[YosemiteSam]

I just saw this was the OG thread by WoodysGirl. Does she still mill around this place?

 

[Runwildboys]

I just saw this was the OG thread by WoodysGirl. Does she still mill around this place?

She's a mod.

 

[Streifenkarl]

Anyone that does a hood classics marathon will always get a like from me but damn Menace getting a 6. That movie is no worse than a 9. I still respect your opinion though.

As a European I wanna ask an honest question: why are there only LA "hood" movies? There are some that take place in NYC, but most seem to happen in LA. Is it simply because Hollywood is there and south central is the closest, or is there anything special about that place compared to other ghettos?

 

[mldardy]

As a European I wanna ask an honest question: why are there only LA "hood" movies? There are some that take place in NYC, but most seem to happen in LA. Is it simply because Hollywood is there and south central is the closest, or is there anything special about that place compared to other ghettos?

I think it's more timing than anything. Gangs in the hood have been there since the 60s and 70s in NY, Chicago, Detroit, Philly, etc. You had a movie like 'The Warriors' that was based in NY but the 'boom' of gang activity started in LA in the 80s. Hollywood wanted to capitalize on it with 'Colors' which came out in 1988. That movie sort of captured the hood and gang activity in LA and how the police dealt with it. At that point Hollywood wanted to explore that type of activity in LA by focusing more on the hood in LA. Thus why there were hood movies focused on LA. You still had New Jack City, New Jersey Drive, Above The Rim, King of New York, etc that weren't LA based but what was happening in LA during the 80s along with LA hip hop becoming very popular, that's why Hollywood really honed in on the LA area for 'hood' movies.

 

[Runwildboys]

I think it's more timing than anything. Gangs in the hood have been there since the 60s and 70s in NY, Chicago, Detroit, Philly, etc. You had a movie like 'The Warriors' that was based in NY but the 'boom' of gang activity started in LA in the 80s. Hollywood wanted to capitalize on it with 'Colors' which came out in 1988. That movie sort of captured the hood and gang activity in LA and how the police dealt with it. At that point Hollywood wanted to explore that type of activity in LA by focusing more on the hood in LA. Thus why there were hood movies focused on LA. You still had New Jack City, New Jersey Drive, Above The Rim, King of New York, etc that weren't LA based but what was happening in LA during the 80s along with LA hip hop becoming very popular, that's why Hollywood really honed in on the LA area for 'hood' movies.

I think a big part of it too, is that it's easier to film in L.A., because the weather doesn't change much.

 

[Tabascocat]

I think a big part of it too, is that it's easier to film in L.A., because the weather doesn't change much.

That and landscapes. You can find pretty much any kind of landscape in and around LA(SoCal).

 

[Kevinicus]

Venom 3 - 3/10. The first two weren't very good, but this one was still a lot worse.

 

[CyberB0b]

Stream 2/10

Damiene Leone did the makeup and effects, that's the only reason it got a 2/10. There's a big cast of C level actors from the 80s and 90s. The acting, script, plot are all garbage. The practical effects and kills are awesome, though. David Howard Thorton (Art the Clown) is one of the killers. He essentially plays the same character, just with no clown outfit.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Venom 3 - 3/10. The first two weren't very good, but this one was still a lot worse.

Wow...I could not make it through the first two. Hard to imagine something being worse.

 

[CyberB0b]

The Substance: 8/10



Great performance from Demi Moore. The trailer tells you the plot, it's pretty straightforward. The movie is a metaphor, not to be taken literally. Probably one of the grossest and goriest movies I have ever seen, even compared to Terrifier 3. It's like someone mixed Requiem for a Dream with The Fly. @BrAinPaiNt would probably like it.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

The Substance: 8/10



Great performance from Demi Moore. The trailer tells you the plot, it's pretty straightforward. The movie is a metaphor, not to be taken literally. Probably one of the grossest and goriest movies I have ever seen, even compared to Terrifier 3. It's like someone mixed Requiem for a Dream with The Fly. @BrAinPaiNt would probably like it.

I liked the effects and gore. But just did not care for the movie. I did like the over the top character that Dennis Quaid played.

Speaking of Terrifier 3 I love those old style gory movies but I could not make it through this one. Not because of the gore but just because it was making no sense what so ever. I was really looking forward to it so maybe my expectations were too high.

 

[SlammedZero]

Transformers One - Watched this one last night. Wow! I really enjoyed it. I was hesitant because it’s animated, but it completely won me over. It delivered an engaging and heartfelt origin story, that I thought, really captured the essence of the beloved franchise. The animation was stunning and I thought the humor was well-balanced and added some charm. Fans of the franchise will appreciate the nods to the classic lore. If you enjoy Transformers in any capacity, don't miss this one. It's currently on Paramount+.

 

[Kevinicus]

Here - Pretty dull. The movie uses a gimmick of the camera being in one spot for the entire movie. From that one vantage point you see various points throughout history. The bulk of those deal with the family of Tom Hanks' character. If it was solely about that, it probably would have been better, as the pacing would be faster, and it wouldn't have been as long. As it is, that "main" story that we see is only okay, and when they throw in other mostly unrelated glimpses at other points in time, it all just gets bogged down.
I'd maybe give it a 4/10.

Red One - Yeah...this sucked. Don't go. Not really funny. Not visually pleasing. Just a lot of wasted budget. Don't get me wrong, it's not the worse thing ever. You're not going to scratch your eyes out or anything. It's just not very good and you can find better things to do with your time.

 

[Runwildboys]

Alien: Romulus

Started off slow, but strong. Good story, good acting, very good special effects, and pretty good intensity.

Halfway through, it started getting weird, then eventually it got even weirder than Resurrection. I penalized it 1/2 a point for the gratuitous use of a certain line, then another 2 full points for going over the top, with more "fi" than "sci".

Overall, I'll give it a 6.5, and never watch it again.

 

[Passepartout]

Saw "Wicked" as it is 9/10 as could rival Gladiator II at the box office and for Oscar talk!

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

The Radleys



I did not know if it was going to be a spoof on the vampires stuff. Or a horror comedy. Or if it was going to be a twilight type of movie.

Turns out it was none of the above.

It was just kind of underwhelming after a good start. I am not posting spoilers with this as it is in the trailer....the girl being chased in the woods by a boy who was going to force himself on her...only for her to attack and kill him as a vampire.

THAT part of the movie was the best part of the movie. I showed some promise but then went downhill from there.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Alien: Romulus

Started off slow, but strong. Good story, good acting, very good special effects, and pretty good intensity.

Halfway through, it started getting weird, then eventually it got even weirder than Resurrection. I penalized it 1/2 a point for the gratuitous use of a certain line, then another 2 full points for going over the top, with more "fi" than "sci".

Overall, I'll give it a 6.5, and never watch it again.

Yeah...I was kind of let down. It was not horrible but is not one of the better in the franchise.
First and Second were good and I liked the Last two but this one was like the others that were not so good.

Really thought after Prometheus and Alien Covenant that this one would be as good. Again, not terrible but nowhere close to those two IMO. I can watch those two and the first two over and over. Like you, doubt I watch romulus again.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Good but kind of cookie cutter meh type of movie that has been made many times...sometimes worse, sometimes better.

If you are really bored and can't find anything to watch...It will pass the time.

 

[DanteEXT]

Alien: Romulus
I liked it at least as much as I liked any of the movies in the franchise after Aliens, which ranges from sorta ok to fine. When I first heard about it, I was excited. It sounded like an attempt to return to its original beginnings. Then I read

Spoiler

it ties in with Prometheus

and thought, "Aww, crap." So my hopes were dashed. But I was still going to watch it. Specific to the movie, very well done, great set design, etc. Will I watch it again? Maybe once or twice someday. But likely not nearly as much as the first two movies.

 

[Runwildboys]

Alien: Romulus
I liked it at least as much as I liked any of the movies in the franchise after Aliens, which ranges from sorta ok to fine. When I first heard about it, I was excited. It sounded like an attempt to return to its original beginnings. Then I read

Spoiler

it ties in with Prometheus

and thought, "Aww, crap." So my hopes were dashed. But I was still going to watch it. Specific to the movie, very well done, great set design, etc. Will I watch it again? Maybe once or twice someday. But likely not nearly as much as the first two movies.

I remember seeing the trailer, and thinking, "This looks like a sequel worthy of the original."...I was wrong.