So seen a new movie?
Tell us in short what you think about it and rate it 1-10(1 being the worst ofcourse), and try to judge it from all points of views and not just your own(example if you are a horrorfan, and you like Scream 3, then imagine not all agree :p).

I'll kick it off.

Tonight Amy came over and we watched 1408. The new movie based on a short book by Stephen King.
The story is pretty cliché, but the trailer looked interesting.
It's about a writer that goes to spooky places to write about it in his books.
He hears about room 1408 in the Dolphin hotel in New York. Supposedly 65 people died there. Nobody lasted longer than an hour.
Not allowing anyone in the room, the writer had to force the owner by getting an attorney.
He is let in there and as you can expect, soon after the spooky stuff starts.

Bad points: lots of cliché...like blood from the wall...ghosts suddenly in the mirror... shock effects that don't really shock you...an extreme boring start to the movie and a pretty bad first half...

Good points: if you make it through the first half, you are in for pretty good entertainment, and I'm a movie addict and used to a lot. While the first half was very predictable, you think you can predict the second half also. Fortunately I couldn't predict it, especially the ending. Near the end of the movie I was finally drawn into the movie, so it could still give me some satisfaction.

Overall: Don't expect a Green Mile type of movie here, one that will last in your memory, or a sixth sense thriller. This is your basic ghostroom story with a twist, and could be a cousin of the Shining perhaps. If you're looking for nice entertainment without having to think too much, then you'd be well at your place with this.

Hey I should become a movie-reviewer :D.

But honestly, I'd like to hear reviews from other movies as well...as being a movie-addict and we are always looking for new films but when not a lot around you are addicts as well, it's pretty hard to find a good movie sometimes.

But honestly, I'd like to hear reviews from other movies as well...as being a movie-addict and we are always looking for new films but when not a lot around you are addicts as well, it's pretty hard to find a good movie sometimes.
I have no time, but I can quickly recommend Dead Man's Shoes. It's independent, unpredictable storyline, nice scenery, brilliant acting from the whole cast, and a very un-hollywood feel like most good independant cinema. I loved it!
http://thecia.com.au/reviews/d/images/dead-man-s-shoes-poster-1.jpg Hey I should become a movie-reviewer :D.
Go for it!;)

Go for it!;)

Luke is a good name for a reviewer right? ;)

No time or patience for a review, just go rent Children of Men. Best movie I have ever seen, hands down.

Not the best movie I've ever seen, but I really liked Children of Men. Thought it was an outstanding film.

Alright so I got a movie about a half a year ago for my birthday and just opened it a coupld days ago. I've seen it about 4 times since.


The movie is called "Oldboy" and it's in Korea.
It's about a man named Oh Dae-su. He's a heavy drinker, and the movie starts off with him at the police station, waiting for his friend to bail him out so he can be with his daughter on his birthday.

They stop at a phone booth, and while his friend is taking to Oh Dae-su's angry wife, he's kidnapped by a man with a purple umbrella.

For 15 years he's imprisoned in a privately owned prison and he's not told why. He spends his time watching t.v, working out, and carving through the brick wall with metal chopsticks.

Then, just as he breaks through, they release him, unexpectedly. They give im a bunch of yen and a cell phone. He goes to a resturaunt where he meets a girl, Mi-du, who lets him stay at her house.

Ofcourse then, he meets the man that put him in that room all that time. He doesn't recognize him, but he's got 5 days to figure out how he knows this guy and why he did this to him, before the man kills Mi-du.

And then the fun starts. The movie is filled with violence using unconventional weapons, like broke CD's and 16 ounce hammers, and a little bit of sex, even though its only partial nudity.

But trust me, the end will shock you. The general reaction is "what the f***".

So go watch this movie, and be prepared to be disturbed.

No time or patience for a review, just go rent Children of Men. Best movie I have ever seen, hands down.


I loved Children of Men. The ending was surprisingly moving, even though i'm not the sentimental type.

Oldboy is one screwed up movie. I knew I had seen it a a year or so ago, but I had to look it up and read the overview though.

Kind of a sick movie, but the plot seems similar to the game / book Thirteen.

Just saw Balls of Fury...

Kinda funny... mainly just unexpected event (like a little girl punching a guy in the balls after losing) after another to make a sort of "what's next?" humor.

It really draws on you not seeing the joke coming, and I've got to say, some parts had me laughing out loud.

But it just wasn't continuous humor with too many slow parts and stupid jokes.

Worth the $9 at the theater, but I won't be seeing again until hit hits TBS on Sunday at 9 if you get what I mean.

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Just saw The Invisible.
Now there's a movie finally.
The start may have you wondering if it's a weird teen movie, but after about 15 minutes the suspense starts and the thrill will keep you glued to the tv until the end(and after...trust me).
A boy gets beaten up in the forest by some fellow schoolmates(who run a gang) for suspicion of snitching on them. When they realise they've kicked him to death, they hide his body.
He arrives at school the next day and doesn't realise nobody can see or hear him.
When he does realise it, he also comes to the conclusion that he only sees other spirits of those that are dying...not those that are actually death. Meaning he's not dead yet.
While he is trying to find a way to communicate to the living, 2 detectives are also fighting time to find him and his (presumed) killer(s).

It is a suspense thriller. The suspense in it is awesome.
The acting is great and appealing. Original storyline. I wasn't expecting it from a ghostmovie, but then again....this IS from the producers of Sixth Sense.
But what got me most was the music...
So:
Story: 8
Acting: 8,5
Music: 9
Suspense: 8,5
Originality: 8
Camerawork: 7
Overall: 8 (finally a movie worth my time).

not a movie review but a link to see movies so that you can review them :)

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not a movie review but a link to see movies so that you can review them :)

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Great link. And I mean that. Didn't know about it.
But have to delete it for the moment as I don't think it's legal :o

Because first link I clicked went straight to a pirated copy of a movie.
If you are absolutely sure it's not illegal, you can edit it again.

Just watched Wild Hogs (http://video.movies.go.com/wildhogs/) , its not the best movie I have ever seen, but if you fancy something with a little humour and an easy watcher, then this fits the bill.

I would not go out and buy the dvd. However if you like Tim Allen (I like him), John Travolta, Martin Lawrence or William H Macy, then its definately worth watching.

It really made me laugh as it just about sums up for me a Mans mid life crisis. Very amusing.

I saw Wild Hogs twice(second time was forced) in the airplane. Both on the way back from vacation.
It was a funny brainless movie to me.
Nothing in dept...just an easy watcher with enough laughs to keep you occupied.
Sometimes you are just in the mood for a movie that doesn't require you to use your brains. I thought Ray Liotta was best in the movie btw. I always like him as the bad guy.

Yes I agree Luke its one of those movies that if you really do not want to concentrate on it then its fine, it certainly will never go down as one of the greatest movies of all time.

I have just sat and watched Premonition (http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/premonition/) , I would not recommend this movie to anyone, it was really disappointing, especially if you consider it has Sandra Bullock in it, so you kind of expect it to have a little something about it. It was extremely confusing and the plot was very very weak.

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Just got through watching this. I would highly recommend it if you like movies that keep you thinking.

I think it gave a good portrayal of American society post 9-11. I don't want to give away too much. Some parts are when the Sikh bank employee is released and the first word out of one the cop's mouth is "He's an Arab." For those of you who don't know, Sikh is a religion from India. Most everyone assumes that because someone wears a turban, they are an Arab. Another part is when a guy says "Armenian, Albanian, what's the difference?" Too many people are narrow minded when it comes to different ethnic groups. I don't think it's just American thing.

Anyway, back to the movie. It is real good. Denzel Washington, Clive Owens, and Jodie Foster are just part of the great cast.

I would recommend Rush Hour 3.

It's basically a continuation of Rush Hour 2 with some alright jokes and some alright fight scenes.

I liked it, alot actually, but I don't know if other people like Action/comedy movies.

Aaaaaaaaaargh.... I had to endure Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUEbUybyjK8

That's about all the action there is in that trailer.
The movie is about one hour and 45 minutes of girls talking about their girlfriends and ex-partners, and a few minutes of action.
And even the action is pretty stupid.
My visit today wanted to see the movie.... trust me....it was punishment.
What did I ever do to her?
What did I do to get punished this bad?
I couldn't even keep my eyes open. This could very well be the worst movie I ever saw.
If I gave it a one out of 10, I would overrate this movie.

Example: For 10 minutes the camera circles the girls, while they talk about their own lives. When you just can't take it anymore as all you hear is 'blablabla', you go to the next scene where the camera is circling the girls as they drive in their car.

The only good scene is the scene where Kurt Russel slams into their car, killing them all, because at this point all you want is for them to die(by now you hate them for ruining 2 hours of your life) and you just hope Quentin Tarantino was also in that car.

My god.... I want a 2 hour life refund!!!

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old but good

Shawshank Redemption is a GREAT movie.
The ending just kind of hits you... and arg! I can't even think of what to say without spoiling any of it.

I would have to say the best ending (twist) would have to go to Saw (original). Come on....how the hell could we have seen that?!

Shawshank Redemption is a GREAT movie.
The ending just kind of hits you... and arg! I can't even think of what to say without spoiling any of it.

You know how the story of Stephen King(the book) is named in Holland?
'The Escape' :p
Now if you have seen the movie, you will know why that is the stupidest name ever for this movie.

Theres some really good looking movies slated for release soon. Would be interested to see user reviews before I plop down my $10 at the theater...

I Am Legend (http://iamlegend.warnerbros.com/) and National Treasure Book of Secrets (http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/nationaltreasure/)

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great existential comedy

Theres some really good looking movies slated for release soon. Would be interested to see user reviews before I plop down my $10 at the theater...

I Am Legend (http://iamlegend.warnerbros.com/) and National Treasure Book of Secrets (http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/nationaltreasure/)

yeah, i'm looking forward to seeing i am legend....it's will smith so it can't be "bad"

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My first film that kind some years ago ...

So this evening me and Amy watched Vanilla Sky.
I've seen it before, but I somewhere remembered I liked it.
And darn....I still do. Love that movie from start to finish.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkN9_0Sbar8

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The story is about a guy(Tom Cruise) who got half a company and a lot of money from his dad. When his parents died that is.
The other half is controlled by 7 guys that want him out.
And he's about to murder someone you find out in the start of the movie.
He has everything he could want and can get any girl he wants. He plays around with a girl named Julie(Cameron Diaz) but later falls in love with Sofia(Penelope Cruz). It's the love of his life.
But jealous Julie can't let go and stalks him. Eventually gets him in his car and drives off a bridge. She dies, but he survives and wakes up from a coma.
From there it's all downhill. Disfigured and paranoid he goes through life. Losing friends, about to lose the company and Sofia....money....he thinks the 7 board members did this to him and are trying to kill him.
But he loses grip on reality. Is everything really happening? Is anything really happening?

Acting: 9 out of 10
Music: 8 out of 10
Story: 9 out of 10
Directing: 8 out of 10
Dialogues: 9 out of 10
Gripping factor: 9 out of 10

I added the gripping factor because that is one of the most important things. Does is really grip you? How much can you stay focused on the movie? How much MUST you stay focused?

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Just finished watching "The Golden Compass (http://www.goldencompassmovie.com/)," and I thought it was really well done. It's a bit odd though the theme and plots as it reminds me of something I'll keep to myself unless others have figured it out. Quite intriguing if that's what Pullman was getting at though :sealed .

Well worth the time to see it.

I saw the new Coen Brothers film "No Country For Old Men" last night.

Possibly the best movie I have seen ALL year and it has been a long year of great films.

Anyone else seen this?

Here's the TRAILER (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxBMdwoERQc)

Just finished watching "The Golden Compass (http://www.goldencompassmovie.com/)," and I thought it was really well done. It's a bit odd though the theme and plots as it reminds me of something I'll keep to myself unless others have figured it out. Quite intriguing if that's what Pullman was getting at though :sealed .

Well worth the time to see it.
Ahh, cool, have you read the books? They are incredible! While LOTR managed to do justice to the original material, I doubt that The Golden Compass will be able to.....especially with the film deliberately withholding some of the anti-religious and political elements....

I don't think I'm going to watch the Golden Compass in the theatres. I'll watch it when it comes to dvd.
Reason is that I've seen several reviews on tv here, and they say it's a bit childish. And the same reviewers were right about Eragon and Chronicles of Narnia.
Golden Compass reminds me a bit of Narnia.

No country for old men could be promising. It's definately not my kind of movie, but the reviews are very good, so I might give it a chance.

Great film vanilla sky!!!!!

This one is brilliant too:


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And the film I m going to see now

one of my favorite movies:

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Ahh, cool, have you read the books? They are incredible! While LOTR managed to do justice to the original material, I doubt that The Golden Compass will be able to.....especially with the film deliberately withholding some of the anti-religious and political elements....

Haven't read the books, though I have them at home. I am going to make time over the holidays to read them though. From what I've been told they kept it very close to the books though. As for the religious stuff, this close to christmas they would have to be or they'd have more a contraversy than they did....ie, less/more sales?

And Dan....boondocks....ya great movie.

And of course:

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Just got back from seeing "I Am Legend" without giving anything away, I would highly suggest everyone see this movie. I see an Oscar nomination for Will Smith for this one... The trailer and commercials do not do this film justice whatsoever.

Just got back from seeing "I Am Legend" without giving anything away, I would highly suggest everyone see this movie. I see an Oscar nomination for Will Smith for this one... The trailer and commercials do not do this film justice whatsoever.


that looks like a great movie, was it as good as the commercials?

yea, it looked really good...ill have to check it out

and another 3 films that rule:

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oh yes and I forgot memento

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Workprint versus Release.

I saw 2 workprints lately.
Halloween 2007 and 1408.

Why do directors keep screwing their workprints over?
The workprints were much better.

Spoilers:





In 1408 for example, he survived. And get's to prove he isn't crazy when he finds the tape with the voice of his dead daughter on it.
In the real release, he burns to death in the hotel and that's it.
Also the workprint had some emtional scenes in it that were cut. So the movie ibecomes more flat.

In Halloween 2007, they completely changed everything. Only the first half is almost completely the same, but even that has changed a little to the worse. Towards the ending in the release, Michael gets soo bad he even kills Dr Lowis. He is later killed by a shot in the head by Laurie in a lame scene. The ending has Laurie screaming while covered in Michaels blood.
In the workprint, Lowis convinces him to release Laurie. Lowis then gets screwed by the police who kill Michael anyway by a shower of bullets. The ending shows a dissapointed Lowis(who couldn't save Michael) next to his body, and some cool quick flashbacks. That movie was complete with a good feeling towards the end. Michael in this movie didn't look for Laurie to kill her, but to find her again. He always carried her picture around(the picture he got from his mother before he went insane). Even the release in the beginning showed Michael didn't care about anything but Laurie and his mother(who killed herself).
The only thing the 2 movies have in common is that Michael gets really really mad when Laurie, terrified of a guy in a mask she doesn't recognize, stabs him.

Stop changing a workprint that was good already!

Just saw 'I am Legend'. Saw Ghetto Bob post on this also.
Now I don't understand the critics here.
I read some people saying the movie sucks.
Why?
They don't even give a good reason.

So the story isn't the most original ever....we've seen it a lot.
Infection....everyone dies....one survives.....people turn into zombies(or may very well be vampire here as they can't stand the light).
But the zombies(vampires) in here are cool :). Not the slow dumb ones. These are very fast and can climb anything.

It's a mix between Cast Away and a zombie/vampire movie and a bit of I, Robot. Yeah weird combination.
Why I, Robot? Not just because of the name(I am Legend) and Will Smith, but also because the zombies look and move like the robots from I, Robot. They move exactly the same so I wouldn't be surprised if it's from the same effects company.

Story:
Will Smith is the only survivor(being immune) living in New York after a huge infection caused by men. He sends out radio messages every day looking for other people. He has dolls set out everywhere to cover his lonelyness(The Stand, Stephen King. One guy did the same after being the only one after an infection that killed almost everyone).
He lives with his dog and has an eye for the doll in the videostore.
He hunts deer that is running through New York. No idea how those and the lions got there however.
But at night he hides. Because when it's dark the infected people come out, hungry for flesh. And they are hard to escape.
His goal is to find a cure, as he's immune, and to find other survivors.

Acting: 9/10
Sound and music: 7/10
Special Effects: 7/10
Story: 7/10
Thrill: 9/10
Drama: 8/10
Grip Factor: 9/10
Overall: 8/10 (personal opinions)

I'd recommend it. I was on the edge of my seat almost the entire movie.
Ghetto Bob said the trailers don't do it justice, but I found 1 good one:

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=C2fWJ6ux8PM

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i saw I am Legend and it was awesome! i loved every second of it.

I partially agree. The story was great, the idea was yes not too original however they did work it well. I thought at the end I wanted more during the movie. Perhaps I was thinking it would be a bit faster in the pace? I enjoyed it though, don't get me wrong....just felt that 'something' was missing?

Ghetto Bob said the trailers don't do it justice, but I found 1 good one:

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=C2fWJ6ux8PM



Actually that is a pretty good trailer that I hadn't seen. It at least shows a bit more of the "Survive" than the others. Which is after all the theme of the movie. Spoilers in white text below. Also, what I meant about the trailers not doing it justice is the time line of the movie as you get the sense that you will witness the destruction of mankind at the beginning of the movie rather than through Neville's dreams and remembrances. I too think there is an underlying theme here of the "dark seekers" being more than zombies. When Neville captures the female, the male that comes out into the light (actually Matthias if the movie is true to the book), begins to track him looking to rescue his woman. In the end it is this one zombie that repeatedly slams himself into the glass chamber to get Neville while all of the others stood there like, well zombies... With that in mind, I will rate this:
Acting: 9/10
Sound and music: 9/10 (c'mon, all that good reggae?)
Special Effects: 8/10
Story: 9/10
Thrill: 9/10
Drama: 8/10
Grip Factor: 9/10
Overall: 9/10 (personal opinions)

To further your remarks....

Would you not agree that Mathias was behaving more like an alpha male than anything else? Lion, Gorilla, Baboon. The alpha protects the female and the rest watch and are more backup than anything else. There was reference to rabbies right?

To the other post of you about the movie Melek:

The good thing was that is was not a fast paced movie.
It took his time to show the life of Neville as the only human alife in a big city.
Now at the end I wanted to have known more indeed.
More about both his life, as the zombies/vampires. Though the mysterious is good also.
Also more about how it happened, what happened during this time, and how it would really end.
But this would mean a movie of 6 hours, and a story that tells TOO much.
Perhaps the rest is in the book? It's also not the first movie. Anyone seen the older 'I am Legend'?
I think it's good as it is. Good enough atleast.

I'm sorry, I have to disagree with those who liked the movie. Visually, it was very pretty...until they introduced the infected. The CGI was way to obvious. The movie just got worse when I started to apply logic.

1. Where exactly did the lions come from? I could be mistaken about this, but there is no zoo on Manhattan. Same thing goes with the deer that suddenly appeared. While it is possible that they could have swam across the river, it is highly unlikely. Either way, how did the lions survive the winter? Lions are typically found in much warmer clients than New York.

2. Within the course of 1 day, Mathias (or at least the one we assume is Mathias) was able to recreate the booby trap Neville left and improve upon it (the knives or shrapnel for when he inevitably cut himself down). Then, several days later, the only method for breaking the glass Mathias can come up with is slamming his face into it? When he had all the lab equipment in there that he could have slammed into the glass?

3. When Neville is about to get his death with, suddenly he is not the last person on the planet and he knew that the entire time yet he had no contact with the outside world? The virus kills 90% of its victims, turns 9%, leaving 1% unaffected. There are several million people in New York City (8 million and change...for ease we will say 8 million). Based on the numbers he gave, 7.2 million died immediately; 720,000 turned; and 80,000 were immune. Granted, a large number of the 80,000 unaffected would flee or be killed off by the affected, but it does not make sense that in 5 years time, Neville would not have linked up with at least one other survivor.

4. Don't get me started on the fact that Neville has a radio signal that can travel from New York to Maryland and in 5 years only 2 people have heard it and responded. That would put Philadelphia and Boston within the range of the signal (not to mention all the space in between), adding millions more people, meaning thousands more unaffected.

Like I said, it was a visually pretty movie, but if you start thinking about it, it makes no sense.

Talking about taking movies too serious :p
If you are gonna do it like that, I can pull up lists on practically every movie.

Here what I have to say:

I also said the lions and deer were strange. And unnecessary for the storyline. Perhaps the book explains it better. Perhaps the book didn't even have it.

As for the 1 percent. He was certain that the 1 percent had been killed by the infected. And in this story(and especially the older version), they have been.
Humanity practically died out, except for some immune that knew how to stay safe.

As for slamming his head in the glass.....it worked right? :) Why use other materials in the lab when you have a very hard head. And I think the idea was to show that Matthias was going out of his mind with rage. Using other materials would be less cool for the movie.

The infected were done pretty cool, but it did really show they were CGI. Like in I, Robot.

What bummed me out the most for "I am Legend" was the second half and the ending. In the novella "I am Legend" there is a much cooler theme/ending: Neville hunts "vampires/UV-sensitive people" during the day thinking they are monsters and have no trace of humanity left. But in reality, most are people just hiding from him/sun light. In the end, he is the monster killing this new society of people and they are afraid of him. He is the Legendary creature that walks during the day. He is Legend.

Kinda sad how that all got axed, wouldn't you say? That being said, I enjoyed the first half of the film, but knowing what I knew made the second half pretty dissatisfactory.

Certainly NYC is not much further north of the equator as South Africa is south of it. Although a lion may not like the cold climate, certainly it could adapt to it. And most certainly , deer could easily swim the river to get to Manhattan Island. Deer are constantly swimming between the Rhode Island coast and both Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket Island, thats over 12 miles of open ocean. Deer also populate Staten Island in NYC, there is a herd of about 40 animals there that swam in from Jersey... The lions could have been released from the zoo by the zombies inadvertently as they were looking for a meal. All in all, I think that that 3 minutes of storyline is really not that detrimental to the plot of the movie and can be easily explained . As far as the obvious AI quality of the zombies, I think it just makes the story a bit more suspensful, what fun would it be if you could just outrun them, it would turn in to a taunting film like Monty Python and the Holy Grail?

I am legend

I liked this movie, it is not one I would buy on dvd, but I did enjoy it and would recommend going to see it.

Knocked Up

This is one of those movies that takes little attention, was amusing in parts, not really my type of film, but if you want something easy viewing, with a few laughs might be worth watching.

Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium

I love Dustin Hoffman, but this movie was a total let down for me, he is a good actor, but the film really lacked an ending, infact it kind of fell flat on its face. The kids would love it I am sure, I know my daughter did.

Alvin and the Chipmunks

This was funny, definately a kids movie, and it kind of took me back to my childhood, was most definately enjoyed by my daughter and niece, if you need to fill a couple of hours with the kids, you would not go too far wrong taking them to see this.

Good Luck Chuck

Bit of a chick flick, the best thing about this movie was Jessica Alba, does not come highly rated and really is another mind numbing movie.

No country for old men

This film is a little slow, although I really enjoyed it, I was disappointed with the ending. I cannot really elaborate on that as it will spoil the film unfortunately.

But if you are not bothered about seeing this at the movies, it would be a good wait for the dvd type of movie.

The Golden Compass

I really liked this film, infact I imagine I will be buying this on dvd too, it is one of those movies you can imagine becoming a classic.

It is by no means the best movie I have ever seen, but I would suggest going to see it if you can, the special effects are great. I really enjoyed it.

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9/10

Rescue Dawn:

Story:
Based on a true story.
A young pilot is shot down and taken captive in Vietnam.
One of the captives overhears the guards saying they will kill them soon, because of a lack of food.
Knowing that, they only have 1 option, and that is to escape.

Lots of incidents like that happened so lots of similar stories and movies.
This one was done very well.

Acting: 8/10
Music: 6/10
Story: 7/10
Filming: 7/10
Thrill: 8/10
Overall: 7/10

Especially the acting is what really gets you in this movie.
Well worth checking out.

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Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03e56cVXajY

Cloverfield.
http://www.cloverfieldmovie.com/

Well I have to say, despite the mini-cam experience something I didn't mind. It was a great film. I think the difference with this and say "blair witch" is the story and how the camera was used? All in all, I have to say the action and idea of trying to figure it out makes you less aware of how it's filmed, to which I say bravo.

I won't go into what scores I give each catagory, just one;

8/10 perhaps a 9? I enjoyed it. It was a combination of different films I've seen mashed into one sci-fi/alien/suspence/thriller/action/fill in yourself. Good movie, go watch now.

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Looks good....though why am I not surprised that it is the subject matter it is, concidering the directors name? Just matches nicely. Besides, it's the same name as mine here?

Cloverfield.
http://www.cloverfieldmovie.com/

Well I have to say, despite the mini-cam experience something I didn't mind. It was a great film. I think the difference with this and say "blair witch" is the story and how the camera was used? All in all, I have to say the action and idea of trying to figure it out makes you less aware of how it's filmed, to which I say bravo.

I won't go into what scores I give each catagory, just one;

8/10 perhaps a 9? I enjoyed it. It was a combination of different films I've seen mashed into one sci-fi/alien/suspence/thriller/action/fill in yourself. Good movie, go watch now.

I enjoyed this movie too... well put together and innovative combination of "amateur" footage and special effects.

I too enjoyed Cloverfield, as with any JJ Abrams film, there are lots of unanswered questions. If you look at the context of the film though, you know only what the people you are traveling with know. In that sense, it is quite an interesting concept.
The people behind me all got sick from vertigo though! :rofl

haha, vertigo. As for your words, I agree. We never really know why and how. The format of the movie for me as I said, got me to forget about how it was filmed. The sequences were similar to what we see on the news when we watch eyewitness reports. See 9/11, how many amature videos were seeing? The more "real" it looks the more we feel conected. I think that's what this movie was able to do. Make you feel like you were encompased by the goings on?

Sweeney Todd: The demon barber of fleet street

So are you a man when watching a musical?
Perhaps not.
But this musical might have more blood flowing from bodies than the movie 300!

Acting is brilliant.
Nothing short of that.
The movie is really dark, which helps making it a thriller to say the least.

There is no specific category. Some put it in a comedy-horror...but i found it to be more like a musical-drama-thriller.

The story might not be original, and you might have seen it a lot...but that might be because the original musical is already from 1936, and the book is from before that even. So it might sooner be stolen from this story.

A guy loses his perfect family(beautiful wife and daughter), when a judge decides he wants them for himself. He sentences the barber to jail for something he didn't do, and steals his wife and daughter.
Many, many years later, the barber returns under the name Sweeney Todd... to take revenge.
But his revenge also takes hold of him, as he will take any life until he has taken that of the judge.

Johnny Depp plays the role of Sweeney Todd, and does that brilliant.
Extra note: Harry Potter fans will notice a lot of familiar characters in this film.

Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_hgrfZVlJA

Extra clip:
http://www.youtube.com/v/d56zFwleZaI


http://www.firstshowing.net/img/sweeney-todd-big.jpg

http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2007-12/34235511.jpg

Not to take away from the story, but didn't the Simpsons also do an episode similar to that plot? I think Moe was the one who set up Homer in it?

One Night With The King

http://www.8x.com/onenight/trailer/video_trailer_update.htm

Has anyone seen this? If you have or have not, does it not seem that they were trying to tell us that Hitler was an Agite, and he was here for the revenge of the past? ie, something inevitable?

I was just doing some reading on the theme...
I find it funny that one can hate a group of people without knowing why they do in the first place. I am referring to the Amalekites. Just a thought I had.

John Rambo:

I expected to see more garbage like the ol' Rambo's(first part was alright I guess, but the rest was just more of the same).
I was kinda surprised.

It was like something between the old Rambo, saving private ryan and platoon.
Also really really bloody.
Combined with real scenes from vietnam to make it more gruesome.

I'm surprised I even say this about a movie like this....but I enjoyed it.

http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/johnramboposter1.jpg

Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M1KiXWWTxg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/88/Getsmart08.png http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8f/Love_guru.jpg

Went to see Get Smart and The Love Guru. I thought Get Smart was hilarious and good (although I did grow up watching reruns of the TV series). The Love Guru was more of teenage humor and a play on words. Not a good one for Mike Myers. If you only have the time or money to go see one, pick Get Smart (unless you are a teenager or love potty humor).

Birth of a nation (1915), silent film
(photo not included for obvious reasons - would be deleted)

So it's an older movie, none the less, it is nice to watch these older genre films. Something I am quit fond of watching for the scenery and dipiction of thoughts from the film. Those with knowledge of this film may agree of the controversy that surrounds this film. I however take a very different view of things. I find that in order to find the true history of any people, place or significant event, you must see both sides and find middle ground to get an effective idea of history. In this film, it portrays the South as better than what most films portray them as. I know some may disagree with the above but, who cares.

Good film, worth watching if not to see another side (true of false), but for the scenery and way of life in which it is shown.

http://www.impawards.com/2008/posters/wall_e.jpg

I took my kids to see this and I have to say what a really great film this was, not only for the young, but anyone young at heart.

Wall-E is set in the future, and is the story of a small robot, and how he holds the fate of humanity.

Yet another great story and animation from Pixar. The story has some slow parts, but is greatly sprinkled with enough humour and plot hints to keep you entertained from start to finish.

I recommend this to anyone who wants a good laugh!

MirrorMask (2005)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0366780/
http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/mirrormask/

So I just finished watching this film, while it is an older movie, I hadn't heard of it until recently. I must say, that this was indeed a good movie. Very, imaginative in every aspect. Anyone who's seen it might agree? Worth a watch for a different kind of movie / genre(it seems).

9/10

enjoy

"Religulous"

While this is more a 'documentary' of one mans ideas and questions posed to the vast majority. Most who watch this movie will have to laugh at some parts, and not because of what the people say, but who says it (the senior vatican priest was a funny guy, literaly). Whether you are a beleiver or not, it is a good movie to see a few other perspectives out there, and compare to your own. If you like Bill Maher on his show, then you will enjoy this, though there are some parts that seem to drag on too long.

7/10 (it is somewhat funny).

Red Cliff ( 赤壁 )

Okay, so I am watching this film currently, I am in the 30th minute and have to already say. If you haven't seen it, go see it now! The cinematography, the story and the history(depending on reality) are very well played out. It is subbed in english and done in Chinese (not sure dialect though). I am sure those Chinese that play who have seen it will agree with this (hopefully). Will give final say at the end of film.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Cliff

(go to fourth down in reference, ie., (film) )


So, film is done. I cannot wait for part 2's release.

9.5/10 for the first part, would have been a ten, but I didn't realize it was two parts and now I have to wait for another month or so...:'(

Go watch it!

there are many famous general in the film.
if you like it very much,maybe I can transform a
copy to you. :)

Saw HellBoy 2, It's a good story line, and isn't to ridiculous with the levels of violence. like most sequels seam to be.
The story told more about hellboy growing up, and a bit more about his friends and himself outside of killing.

all in all, an improvement on the first, and still good.

all in all, an improvement on the first, and still good.

I haven't seen Hellboy 2, but I bet you are right it's an improvement. That is because(to me) Hellboy 1 belongs in the category of worst movies ever made :p. Damn that script was terrible. But then again, what was I expecting of some guy(whose acting I don't particularly like in any movie at all) painted red with horns glued to it's head :p. Could also be that it's just not my kind of movie(i also dislike The Fantastic 4, Mortal Combat and that kind of).

Now that I'm complaining, I'd also like to say I'm totally fed up with those Pixar movies. With most of those computer animated movies. The formula of such a movie is all the same. I've seen it, next.

Tomorrow I'm gonna watch Red Cliff. I love Chinese movies mostly(as long as there are subtitles so I can understand it), so looking forward to it.

Hellboy

It was ok, I was expecting a bigger Hellboy, he look like an average joe with red paint and horns... lol , the 1st movie had a much bigger Hellboy.

I have a copy of it, waiting for part 2, unless that's what you meant?

As for Hellboy, I thought it was good, but for some reason thought it would have made a better first part rather than sequel? Del Toro is an awesome director and I thought his work laked a bit because of the story and how it followed the original. Still a good movie, and the imagery was just as Del Toro would do.

This doesn't just have to be about good movies right?

So I'm still at home sick, and thought i"d have a sickening evening in bed with a comedy(i don't do that often). So I down....rented 'Date Movie'.

My question: why do good series get cut, and good idea for movies get cancelled while a movie like this can actually be produced? It is soooo dumb and stupid and offensive to intelligence that it might therefor actually be funny, if it wasn't that it's so not funny. You gotta watch this. You'll appreciate other films so much more.

date movie, not another teen movie, scary movie I, II, IIV, IV, V(kill me now!)

It's all crap that absorbs your intellect... Pure Arrogance!

I've seen a few movies at the theaters the past few weekends, forgot to post about them though.

Coraline - Excellent Tim Burton, best 3-D ever!
Taken - A little unbelievable, but good action film
Gran Torino - OMG, I can't even believe Eastwood wasn't nominated for an Oscar, awesome movie.

"He's Just Not That Into You" anyone?

I am going to the movies this Sunday and am torn between that and "Taken." I am going with my girlfriend so take that into account.

haha well i don't know what kind of movies your gf enjoys ofcourse, but judging from just the movie names i think she'll enjoy(and therefor maybe afterwards you) your choice more.

Though ofcourse when going with a girl, the name 'Taken' could also mean good news for any guy ;banana

"He's Just Not That Into You" anyone?

I am going to the movies this Sunday and am torn between that and "Taken." I am going with my girlfriend so take that into account.

It's OK Starchy, I saw it on Valentine's day with the wife. It has a "Love Actually" feel to it, but not quite as good. I give it a 6.9/10.

I've heard very good things about Taken...I've downloaded it but haven't had a chance to watch it yet, even though we're out of school this entire week :)

Having not seen either, I would say see Taken before He's Just Not That Into You...although I would probably still go and see them both at some point :o

Paul Blart Mall Cop.

Watched this one not expecting much. The first part is meh, but it does get a bit better afterwards. Definately either wait for it to come out or find 'other' means to get it.

Gran Tor....yah, that was a good one. Not sure about the nomination bit, the story was what made it. Clint was classic Clint....I was waiting for a make my day speach, which did sorta happen?

Taken would be even better if it was a little longer

the old guy pwns everyone lol which makes it unbelievable

overall 9/10

Knowing

Saw this on Friday night. It is one of those movies you see and really like then as you think more about it, maybe it wasn't really that good. Definitely a long movie, 2 solid hours, action was good throughout although a bit predictable. Without spoiling it, the ending was really unexpected.
7/10

Old movie I know, but I just watched it again (classic). Rather than giving the name, I thought I'd put a quote from the movie instead. I am sure those that watched it will know the name. Though I am also sure a googller will post it as well if not. Great movie, great concept.

Go watch it...again;)

"Every living creature on this earth dies alone"

Ben X

Great movie !
Its a shame that the European cinema suffers from accute pseudo-intelectualism.
every director wants to be an unique artist, and the result is, for the most part, hours of boring crap.
Not with Ben X.. Nic Balthazar cut to the chace and offered us a solid a good movie.
it a bitter taste of reality, the movie transports us to a world of make believe where a autistic kid is not alone.

9/10

The wave


This german movie, made my week.

I saw it sometime ago, but it still echoes in my head.

the story, somewhat ludicrous but with a creepy feeling that it could happens anytime and anywhere makes us surprised and keeps us wondering about how easy it is for a good idea to turn wrong.

8/10

If you do enjoy a slice of different yet real, I suggest the above movie for which I have not named. If you haven't seen it, will you wait for the answer to come or, google it and spoil it?

Movies I've seen in the last month

I love you man = 10/10
Fast and Furious = 8/10
Knowing = 6/10

I love you man

Great movie, seen it twice with two totally different social groups. This movie is great no matter who you are with. It has enough drama for a movie date, and has enough comedy to watch it with some of your buddies. This has to be the top comedy this year in my opinion, I've seen it twice and I'd see it again.

Fast and Furious

If you like cars, good looking women, then this is your movie. For myself, after seeing one Fast and Furious, you've seen them all. It's always good to see a movie based on cars once in a while.

Knowing

Like you said ghettobob, really unexpected. I'd be happier if I could get those two hours of my life back.

Taken would be even better if it was a little longer

the old guy pwns everyone lol which makes it unbelievable

overall 9/10


Totally agree, but the guys daughter could have been a lot hotter.
Can't believe she's worth something on the streets. :D

If you do enjoy a slice of different yet real, I suggest the above movie for which I have not named. If you haven't seen it, will you wait for the answer to come or, google it and spoil it?


Its actually in my top 10 list.
I try to get everyone I know to see that movie :)


But I had to google it, since Im not good with quotes :p


My top ten:

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-Byōsoku Go Senchimētoru
-Sin City
-Mononoke-hime
-Juno
-Star Wars
-Lord of the rings
-Matrix
-Kōkaku Kidōtai
-Forrest Gump
-------- the one I was talking about...

Top ten (in no order)
lord of the ring
goodfellas
Akria
clock work orange
full metal jacket
spirted away ( really any movie by Hayao Miyazaki )
excalibur
charlie and the chocolate factory (original)
apocalypse now
star wars

Recent movie review
Choke- funny kinda boring ......
umm thats all

House Of Saddam.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIMilYIrXvA

Just saw this miniseries(4x 50 minutes). Thought it was kinda cool.

Not all actors were as great, but that was the only negative thing to this creation I think. I love it when BBC and HBO work together(Rome anyone?).

The sets were brilliant, the music was like you were really there and most actors had a pretty good resemblance. The story goes from 1979 just before Saddam takes power, till his hanging.

When I watched this I went from hating this paranoid Godfather Saddam, and hating the psychotic Uday even more, to feeling sorry for him even(though not Uday, he was a freak).

It sounds weird to feel sorry for someone that mass-murdered people, but I had that a little already from the footage of after his capture. He looked like a desperate old man who had nothing anymore. In this series it's done very well how those last months could've been for him. A scared old man sitting in his cabin, waiting for the Americans to eventually capture him and he knew he'd be sent to death.

It takes some getting used to that they are speaking in English though. But arabian might've been harder to follow. All in all an interesting view from Saddam and his family, and Uday is portrayed like the lunatic he was in real life.

I think it's worth checking out.

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00392/SNF2125A_682_392146a.jpg

House Of Saddam.

I think it's worth checking out.


Interesting, I think I'll look for this. Has all the episodes been filmed yet?

Yeah. All episodes are out. Only 4 episodes, as it's a mini-series. And after the ending we all know about, I doubt they can even create more in the future :p

Spoiler altert:

Just saw 'Taken'. My god that was crap. Mindless movie. Father spy that never lets daughter out of sight, has to let her out of sight 1 time and she gets kidnapped for prostitution. Father spy ofcourse saves the day by finding all bad guys and killing them all, and in the end saving his daughter that immediately falls into his arms saying 'daddy, you came'. 'I told you I would' he responds and the audience pukes.

It was acted terrible(like all good actors were even ashamed to be part of this movie), the story was even more unbelievable than a James Bond flick, the soundtrack sucked, the dialogues were ridiculous, and it was soooo predictable. How come movies like this make it into the theatre? How come they get good ratings even? And who do I have to talk to, to get those 93 minutes of my life back?

One of the worst movies I've seen in a while.

lol Luke I didn't find it that bad :sealed Def not a great film, but ok!

EDIT: anyone seen Valkyrie? Heard it is a great film, going to watch it tonight!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v8MkTiRl58&feature=related

Here we go. A "best of" on you tube of Killer Klowns from outer space.
Funny, a bit scary and very strange. For a retro film, it get a fair bit of credit.

7.5/10

Star Trek

Saw this one at the sneak peak last night. Must say, it was better than I thought it would be (you know, prequels). The writing was done just enough to see the original type of nuances you remember from the original, but not over done. The film itself was pretty good. Good story, kinda odd but makes sense. If you are a trekie, you'll enjoy it, if you're not, you'll enjoy a good sci-fi action movie.

8.5/10 (just because it wasn't that long :'()

Spoiler altert:

Just saw 'Taken'. My god that was crap. Mindless movie. Father spy that never lets daughter out of sight, has to let her out of sight 1 time and she gets kidnapped for prostitution. Father spy ofcourse saves the day by finding all bad guys and killing them all, and in the end saving his daughter that immediately falls into his arms saying 'daddy, you came'. 'I told you I would' he responds and the audience pukes.

It was acted terrible(like all good actors were even ashamed to be part of this movie), the story was even more unbelievable than a James Bond flick, the soundtrack sucked, the dialogues were ridiculous, and it was soooo predictable. How come movies like this make it into the theatre? How come they get good ratings even? And who do I have to talk to, to get those 93 minutes of my life back?

One of the worst movies I've seen in a while.

You know I swear I saw this movie over a year ago, and I thought it was twoddle at the time, so I agree not something I would waste my time with.

I watched The Knowing today, it all started out ok (Ok being loosely used), then went drastically downhill from there.

Still Loving Valkyrie and also The Reader, that is a movie well worth watching. I am about to watch the docu on The Nazi Officers Wife, I read this book a few years back and thought it was good, so am interested to see how well the docu portrays it.

Watched Push on Tuesday. Didnt do very good in the box office, but i thought it was a great movie, except for the "bleeders" they where just annoying

Saw recently Valkiry and it was pretty dammed good.
I am not a big fan of Tom cruise, because its always hard to forget he believes in alien empires, but he exceled in this movie.
Good the writhing and the directing was good. the actors really competent, and the ending was only predictable to the people who knew hitler only died after a few years killing himself.
8/10


S. Darko

Yeah, the sequel tto donnie darko.
When i read that I tought, will I see it and quenche my curiosity, or save myslef from 100 boring minutes?

My curiosity unfortunately was stronger.
Bad actors, bad directing, a story without any sense. A the ost was a week attempt to match the original.
Who wroth this movie should be, I wouldnt say shot in the head because luke would be mad at me, but he should become a eunuc,

5/10 (the 2 chicks were hot)

Seen two in the last few weeks.

Monsters V Aliens
Cute, and about to par, adult amusing, kid riot. We will prob own it once it comes out. Not Shrek, but good.

Wolverine X-Men
good effects, but most of the movie was indestructible people trying to kill indestructible people. Decent for me who is not a fan of X-men comics, great for fans.

BTW I do not know why anyone goes to the movies anymore. I spent just under $80.00 USD to take the kids out to Monsters. When the DVD comes out it will be $20.00....

Saw recently Valkiry and it was pretty dammed good.
I am not a big fan of Tom cruise, because its always hard to forget he believes in alien empires, but he exceled in this movie.
Good the writhing and the directing was good. the actors really competent, and the ending was only predictable to the people who knew hitler only died after a few years killing himself.
8/10

This is the best movie i've seen in a while... I also am not the biggest fan of Tom Cruise but he was kind of good in this one!!

I'll give it 8.5/10

I really enjoyed Traitor a few months back, Star told me to watch it and it was very good.

Defiance is another fantastic movie, I really enjoyed that one too.

I agree with Foskasse about Tom Cruise, I often get put off by him being in a movie, however he was brilliant in this movie and I would recommend Valkyrie to anyone.

The Duchess was another good movie, but I quite like Keira Knightley.

Also the Other Boleyn was good too.

Hated Ghost Town, that was just pants.

Marley and me was a cute feelgood movie, definately a family movie.

But still The Reader was one of the best movies I have seen this year.

Wolverine X-Men
good effects, but most of the movie was indestructible people trying to kill indestructible people. Decent for me who is not a fan of X-men comics, great for fans.


that was a pretty good movie, but i hate how they ended it, they didnt show the origin of the x-men

I really enjoyed Traitor a few months back

that was a pretty good movie, but a lot of it was predictable, like taken, but taken could have been longer

I forgot about Traitor, now that is a great film!!

9/10

Marley and me is stupid, cute but not for me...

The Ultimate Gift was a goodish movie (hot guy)

Taken predictable and felt long

Slumdog Millionaire was great, loved it!!

Next movie on my list to watch is Defiance and The Reader...

Best movies this year, so far were~:

-The Curious case of Benjamin button
-Slumdog millionaire
-Ben X
-Fanboys
-Milk
-The day the earth stood still
-Gran Torino

slumdog millionare now that was a great movie

Ultimate gift was a good movie

Slumdog was ok, but not my favourite, I actually felt let down a bit by it.

that was a pretty good movie, but i hate how they ended it, they didnt show the origin of the x-men

Huh? breaking them all free and them getting into the helo wasnt a clear start of the group? You need to watch the last 30 mins again man.

Huh? breaking them all free and them getting into the helo wasnt a clear start of the group? You need to watch the last 30 mins again man.

well what happens between then and the first movie? thats what i meant

That's what the comic books are for. ;)

That's what the comic books are for. ;)

The comic series' were great. But i can't help but fear the release of a movie of wolverine and captain America fighting in the wars together.

I hate captain america...

Best movies this year, so far were~:

-The Curious case of Benjamin button
-Slumdog millionaire
-Ben X
-Fanboys
-Milk
-The day the earth stood still
-Gran Torino

How can you say The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was one of the best this year. I thought the actually movie was bad. It was very interesting at all. I sat there for three hours wondering when it was going to get done haha. I was just wondering if you actually saw it and like it or if you are just taking it from some where?

STAR TREK WAS AMAZING!

And no I'm not a trekie or anything, in fact I had to ask my friend who a lot of the characters are. And he is a big trek fan. He loved it and so did I. SO that goes to show anyone can like it whether or not you're a trek nerd or a regular guy.

Acting was amazing
Story was interesting
Action scenes were thrilling

All around great movie

STAR TREK WAS AMAZING!

And no I'm not a trekie or anything, in fact I had to ask my friend who a lot of the characters are. And he is a big trek fan. He loved it and so did I. SO that goes to show anyone can like it whether or not you're a trek nerd or a regular guy.

Acting was amazing
Story was interesting
Action scenes were thrilling

All around great movie

Sounds like Star Trek may becoming popular again. I didn't think it was out in theaters yet? How long is it going to be out?

I always miss this new stuff. :swoon2

star trek was one of the movies delayed by the flu.

star trek was one of the movies delayed by the flu.

Oh, but it is out now and will be out for how long?

I watched it early because I got into a special preshowing....It's out now though

I have just finished watching Valkyrie as well - I am also NOT a fan of Tom the Bruise - But he did look good in an eye patch :D
I am also not a fan of war movies but as this was not exactly one of those, I enjoyed it immensely. 8/10

Have also recently watched "Underworld - rise of the Lycans"! As an underwold fan, this did not disappoint me and filled in some of the gaps that the other movies left people wondering about - it is a prequel to the others. 9/10

Another one I have watched recently was "wanted". At first it was slow and seemed to be a little 'silly' but soon became fast-paced action with great FX. The title seems a bit 'wrong' though! (Can YOU curve a bullet)? lol. 8/10

The Curious case of Benjamin Button so reminded me of a book I read years ago called Times Arrow, by Martin Amis. Not because the story was the same, but because there were some distinct similarities.

I actually did not rate Benjamin Button as a movie, all the hype surrounding it was really overkill, and the movie was a real let down in comparison.

The Curious case of Benjamin Button so reminded me of a book I read years ago called Times Arrow, by Martin Amis. Not because the story was the same, but because there were some distinct similarities.

I actually did not rate Benjamin Button as a movie, all the hype surrounding it was really overkill, and the movie was a real let down in comparison.


Fortunately for me, I dont watch television for years, and I have few retarded friends. So the hype was probably less than you probably had. I could enjoy it has a good movie.
and it did not dissapointed me. It was great.
My favourite actor, a good director, good photography, everything was good.

The same with slumdog millionaire. I never got into all that hype.

I dont watch tv either Foskasse, but you cannot ignore it here in the UK, its all over the papers and the magazines (which I barely buy) lol.

The acting was very good in both movies, I just dont think they came up to my expectations, although I am not entirely sure what I expected to be fair. I would watch both again, but neither would fall into my fav movie catagory.

I dont watch tv either Foskasse, but you cannot ignore it here in the UK, its all over the papers and the magazines (which I barely buy) lol.

The acting was very good in both movies, I just dont think they came up to my expectations, although I am not entirely sure what I expected to be fair. I would watch both again, but neither would fall into my fav movie catagory.


Of course I had a little feedback surrounding me.
But it worked to other way around.
It was difficult for the mindless masses to enjoy a actual good movie, so when I went to watch it, I tought it was nothing particulary good. But it was good and all the peasants around the world were correctly manipulated into seeing those two movies.

I thought Slumdog Millionaire was very good, still have to see Benjamin Button but I heard it was great so will watch it soon...

EDIT: I think we should have a 'series review page', I would much rather watch a good series then a movie :)

[QUOTE=foskasse]Of course I had a little feedback surrounding me.
But it worked to other way around.
It was difficult for the mindless masses to enjoy a actual good movie, so when I went to watch it, I tought it was nothing particulary good. But it was good and all the peasants around the world were correctly manipulated into seeing those two movies.[/QUOTE

Oh my you are calling me a peasant now!!! lol you are cheeky

Oh my you are calling me a peasant now!!! lol you are cheeky


lol, I guess I did :p

But there are exceptions lolol

I rented Slumdog Millionaire this past weekend...really good, both of my thumbs are up!!

STAR TREK WAS AMAZING!

And no I'm not a trekie or anything, in fact I had to ask my friend who a lot of the characters are. And he is a big trek fan. He loved it and so did I. SO that goes to show anyone can like it whether or not you're a trek nerd or a regular guy.

Acting was amazing
Story was interesting
Action scenes were thrilling

All around great movie

I had a list of movies I was going to see and now saw them all. From that list, I imagined I would like Star Trek least.

The others in the list were Valkyrie, X-men Origins Wolverine, The Day The Earth Stood Still, Taken, etc.

But in the end from those movies I liked Star Trek the best. Was fun seeing a movie based on my childhood characters back in a style that can compete with today's films again. Also finally one I couldn't predict.

Valkyrie was the biggest dissapointment for me actually. Watched it with Amy and my sister and they felt the same. Thought that Tom Cruise didn't really give us any character at all. It was all really dramatized, including slow motion scenes where his daughter hails like a soldier in a way that made me want to throw up. All fictional stuff in this film was also very predictable, including even the music. No, I still think 'The Plot To Kill Hitler'(which is basically the same) was better.

The rest of the films were just mindless entertainment. Still entertainment, but better if you turn your 'brain' off for those 2 hours. Except Taken, which i truly hated(as posted here before).

I saw the new startrek movie lastnight. It's a spectacular story line, as you'd expect from startreck. But they still haven't been able to omit the movie industries habbit of spamming the audience with fight scenes.

I'd give it a 6.5/10 by startrek standards, and a 8.5/10 by normal movie standards.

Saw it at the preview as I mentioned....the fight scenes have always been a staple of star trek. Otherwise, the Kirk standin wouldn't have had a job ;bunny

Saw it at the preview as I mentioned....the fight scenes have always been a staple of star trek. Otherwise, the Kirk standin wouldn't have had a job ;bunny

Very True.
I can't get over how good their storyline was though! they did very well in that sense.

Actually, my only problem was the length of the film, but I guess that's what sequels of this on which are to the original, prequels for ;91

Actually, my only problem was the length of the film, but I guess that's what sequels of this on which are to the original, prequels for ;91
long or short?

It was too short(perception), 127 minutes. Yes, that's just over 2 hours, but it seemed to just end. Time went to fast with it. Anyone else feel that?

Hmm? Interesting thing, because the timeline changed, do all us "trekkers" realize that all the shows we watched never happened. From the original to Voyager, they are all no longer true. Anyone who watched the movie knows what I mean. Interesting, this is the same movie that we saw in Star Trek "First Contact," in this case the time shift did happen. Same film, just different crew.

Star Trek did seem short yes. Good news for Trekkies might be that there is talks of another movie as the sequal to this one.

Now as to Terminator: Salvation. It's better than Terminator 3 for sure, but still a little dissapointed. I was hoping for a movie that would be like the flash forwards in the previous terminator movies and also terminator series. I won't say it's a bad movie, but it wasn't as good as it could be either. It was fun to see the young Schwarzenegger 'photoshopped' into it. But as to the story they could've done a much darker movie. Hoping that Terminator 5(in post production) will show more of the flash forwards we saw earlier.

As to storyline, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles had a more intelligent storyline. Unfortunately(probably because a lot of episodes at the start of the second season were boring also) it was cancelled.

Am I the only one who thinks terminator 3 was the best of the series?

A lot of times it's hard to see when you are serious, and when you are joking, but Terminator 3 was an all around bad movie. So either you are joking, or just saying it because of the naked Terminator girl at the start of the film.

Terrible script, acting wasn't great, cliché after cliché and just a heap of useless stuff happening. Also not exciting at all. I couldn't care if they all just died.

Terminator 1 was thrilling. The only thriller in the whole series btw. I was glued to the tv set biting my nails when I first saw it. Terminator 2 was fun because it was a huge special effects action film based on the first one, and carried the story along very nicely. Also very original. And, unlike part 3 where we have a much too old Schwarzenegger, atleast here he was still in shape and we got some actors from part 1 back(Sarah Connor, Kyle Reese for example).

And part 3 just wanted to do part 2 again(for the money) and failed miserably.

Lol, Fos, I think you are - I found 3 to be very disapointing except for the fact that they never saved the world and the catastrophe happened - different to most movies where the heroes save the day!!!The female terminator just irritated me, lol.

I enjoyed the sarah Conner Chronicles though and wish it hadn't been cancelled :(

Yet to see Salvation - must get it :)

I have just watched a movie "Taking Chance" based on the true story of a Marine who volunteered to escort the remains of a fallen comrade home to his funeral. Even the most anti-war members, (like me), can relate to it. Sad, mostly poigant, I enjoyed it immensley. (And watching Kevin Bacon for an hour or so was good for me too, lol). No fast-paced action, no thrill, just heart-wrenching. 8/10.

the first one had the exciment and the feeling of a fresh a great story.
the second one had more action and the characters were more developed.
but the third had a good script, this girl:http://www.imotion.com.br/imagens/data/media/18/5831kristanna.jpg

and the best action scenes of all the 3..

none of them was what you call an amazing movie. but I got more entretained watching the third than the other two

That's what I said: either joking or it's the girl :p. The latter one it is. But as to being a 'good movie', 1 and 2 were much better. 3 was actually pretty awful. I also didn't care much for the action scenes(the good thing about part 1 was that it wasn't an action movie, but more of a thriller. And the action scenes in part 3 were over the top and done a million times before). Everything was worse imo...except for the girl that is, but that's not enough for me. If that was it for me, I would just download all the episodes of Baywatch I never saw and watch that instead.

Just saw the movie about one of my favourite political activist groups of all times.

Sure, I know what your thinking, buit this is about the movie.


It was really good. well directed, with a good script, and a superb editing. wich lead us to grasp most of the groups activities in less than three hours (2:32h).

There were some things that were not very clear, mainly because it was never really known if all of them died the way it was revealed by the police.
I believe the facts are true, since im not a big fan of conspiracies, but i give credit to the director ..

The actors were really good, and the female actresses were HOT! :p

Ill give it a 9 out of 10..

watch it when you are free,maybe you will relax.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/62/Apocalypto-poster01.jpg

I have watched this movie 2 already, it is one of my all time favourites!

Merged with existing movie thread.

say what you you about mel gibson but Apocalypto is one of the most intense movies ive seen

http://patrickdonohueonline.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/lock_stock_and_two_smoking_barrels_ver1.jpg


A little dated, but nevertheless, a good movie. I watched it last night. Had it laying around in the DVD cabinet, figured I'd watch it finally.

I enjoyed it. It's a British Comedy about 4 guys trying to get rich quick, but their plan quickly takes a turn. The movie jumps around a bit, not time-line wise, but there is just a lot of characters.

For what its worth, I'd give it a 8.5-9.0/10

Worth a watch if you had it lying around like I did.

Anyone watch any GOOD new movies lately? I want to have a movie night tonight but don't know what to watch lol :help

Ummm,

I saw the Devils Rejects by Rob Zombie last night. It is a very good movie if you are into horror and gore. Personally, I am not a horror movie fanatic, but somehow my friends talked me into it.

I would give it a 3.7/5

It's your typical Rob Zombie film. Kinda funny too.


I saw Gran Torino the other day too. GREAT MOVIE! Clint Eastwood portrays his character perfectly. Lots of racial language, but it adds a lot to the movie. Definitely worth seeing.

4.5/5

A Cross The Universe by Justice (not the Beatles movie)

It's a documentary about the French DJ Duo Justice and their United States tour. It's a very funny documentary and features a lot of awesome shots of their live music. There are many adult themes in the movie (lots of drinking, a couple shots of nudity), I only say that because I don't think it has a rating. Nevertheless it is another movie worth watching.

4/5

I have Heavy Metal and Blow waiting on my bit torrent program to watch lol.

I'm in the mood for horror, so I'll try it.

Anyone else know of some real scary films? So not talking about Scream, as that was not scary at all(was more like silly comedy). What I think was scary was The Exorcist for example. So if anyone has some suggestions...

I am yet to see a good horror movie.
most of them are total crap.

I'm in the mood for horror, so I'll try it.

Anyone else know of some real scary films? So not talking about Scream, as that was not scary at all(was more like silly comedy). What I think was scary was The Exorcist for example. So if anyone has some suggestions...

Don't know if you saw it... but "Angel Heart" is very good - 112 minutes (1987)
Director: Alan Parker

Robert Deniro is the devil. :evil

Okay, this is not a movie, but seriously...if you have an hour watch it! It is one of those funny ones you have to watch.

joe rogan's: talking monkeys in space (http://mmajunkie.com/news/15160/sneak-preview-talking-monkeys-in-space-joe-rogans-june-20-comedy-special-on-spike-tv.mma)


I just watched it after the UFC show tonight and thought it was amazing. It is for the older crowd (18+) and the older ones might enjoy it more? Women, this is funny, but not all will like it.

Just watched Twilight... Not the best movie ever but still watchable!

3.5/5

Still have to get myself to watch Australia, heard it was pretty good but it's so looonnngggg

TRANSFORMERS 2!

I just saw Transformers 2 last night at midnight here in the states. I have to say I was very impressed with it and was not disappointed one bit (except I wish I was dating Megan Fox).

There was lots of action and lots of battle scenes. I think that the action in this movie was better than the first.

The plot was a tad cliche at times, but it sufficed for the movie.

If you're a fan of cars you'll be pleased with the display that they have (however its all American...chevy).

But overall I would definitely pay to see it again!

Oh and I didn't mention.... Megan Fox on a Bike, could there be anything more perfect?

5/5

5/5 to transformers 2?

Thats some high standards you have...

hmm perhaps i should clear that up....

5/5- for keeping me entertained during the whole movie, getting my $11 worth, some awesome action scenes, and Megan Fox

not necessarily for film quality, script quality, storyline, whether or not it will win real awards.. not to say that any of those are bad.

Well I can't wait to watch it, will download it soon :) I loved the 1st transformers so this one will hopefully be just as good or even better!

I usually say the movie was good when it impress me three times.
That's likely at the typical heightened scenes like the LOTR's beacons but quite often you need to have a clue on what is going on.
As for transformers, if you can't say "Oh shhttt It's Starscream!" then it's probably just another robot movie.

Well, I just watched Harry Potter 6 and thoroughly enjoyed it. Maybe not as much as some of the others, but still, it was good.
I beleive Book 7 is being made into 2 movies - cant wait for the final outcome, but will miss Harry when its all over. Perhaps the fact it was a CAM version ruined it a bit - it seemed to lose some of the 'feeling'.
I'd give it an 8/10

Also watched Terminator: Salvation.
Good for thrills n spills but it seemed that now the movie producers are just cashing in on what was once a good movie. The appearence of Arnie was quite comical though - he looks pretty young and ripe there - obviously a digital input. And he's NAKED again!!!
I enjoyed it for the FX mainly.
6/10

Terminator Salvation was a missed opportunity I think. Like I said before we got those dark flash forwards in the previous movies. I missed that. The movie would've been a lot better if it was darker, and more thriller like....going back to the atmosphere of the first Terminator film. They are making a sequel yet again....so maybe they can set things straight. Make it scary again.

Harry Potter 6 was entertaining. As every big detail from the book has been in the news, we all knew the ending ofcourse. No shock there. But well done. And that's coming from someone that actually didn't like the first 2 harry potter movies.

I started watching Transformers on a Telesync copy(which was totally by accident as I thought by opening that file on a torrent site I was buying the dvd as soon as it would come out ofcourse), but couldn't watch it. Didn't like the quality. Wasn't a big fan of the first Transformers so I wasn't interested enough to sit through a film with less than great quality. I'll try it again when the dvd comes out.

Instead I watched 'S. Darko'. Now most who have seen Donnie Darko have to admit it was a great film. Storyline, dialogues and acting was great. This is supposed to be the sequel. Well I gotta say it sucks. It sucks as a sequel and would even suck as a stand-alone film. It was plain stupid. I doubt this new writer even had a clue wath the first film was about.

So I just saw The Ugly Truth starring Gerrard Butler and Katherine Hiegl.
it's a funny movie. it's very true about what Butler's character talks about (no offense) lol and it's a bit predictable, but it's really entertaining. It is pretty touching in the end.

Firstly Sage, HP6, I aslo enjoyed it despite what I've been hearing. I felt it had a little old school flavour. You know, rely on the story and dialogue rather than a whole lot of CGI and explosions. More the type of movie you have to pay attention to and listen to the script. I miss those movies....

Anyways, I just watched "Knowing" with Nicholas Cage. I would recomend this movie to anyone interested with this genre or not even. Very thoughtfull, and interesting melding of multiple ideas. If you've seen it, you know.

8/10

Back to Terence McKenna again.....

Well, I just watched Harry Potter 6 and thoroughly enjoyed it. Maybe not as much as some of the others, but still, it was good.
I beleive Book 7 is being made into 2 movies - cant wait for the final outcome, but will miss Harry when its all over. Perhaps the fact it was a CAM version ruined it a bit - it seemed to lose some of the 'feeling'.
I'd give it an 8/10

Saw it over the weekend, thought it sucked hard. What a let down after the spectacle of the first 5 films.

Saw it over the weekend, thought it sucked hard. What a let down after the spectacle of the first 5 films.

I agree Bob, I also saw it this weekend and although it was an ok film, in comparison to the others it was pants. I am pretty annoyed to also hear that they are planning on releasing the final one over two movies, talk about fleece you for all its worth.

I also saw Angels and Demons a few weeks back, I loved this book and thought the movie was ok, but as with most movies whereby you read the book first, it never quite comes up to par. If you have not read the book then the movie is great. But if you have read the book then you will prob think it lost alot of its detail.

Huge different taste over here :p. I thought most previous Harry Potters were....well perhaps not crap, but more fun for kids?

There were 2 things I enjoyed here that made the movie better for me than the previous ones:

The death of one of the big characters
The open ending(we don't always need to have a real ending).

I don't read the books, but Amy read all of them. That's why she dislikes the movies. They are too different in bad ways from the books it seems. Especially the previous ones.

I must admit saying that splitting the last movie in 2 parts sounds like money grabbing. Though most real harry potter fans seem thrilled by this fact. Guess they hope that all details from the book will finally be in a movie.

For the rest I've just been watching Prison Break lately. Should be in Series topic, but I already started saying it in this topic before the other one existed.

Fun series. Entertaining. Even thrilling. I just hate the fact the writers keep trying to pull your leg 5x per episode. Too many plottwists trying to make sure you don't change channle, and most of those are useless. Suddenly a plan goes bad. Wooooh. Doesn't matter, because right after the commercial it goes good again. After a while you can predict what goes wrong and how it will be put right again.

And.....why do the killers always wait to shoot and explain why they have to kill their enemy....at the end of the explanation something always happens just in time. If killers would just stop explaining their enemies why they have to die, they would win :p

Huge different taste over here :p. I thought most previous Harry Potters were....well perhaps not crap, but more fun for kids?

There were 2 things I enjoyed here that made the movie better for me than the previous ones:

The death of one of the big characters
The open ending(we don't always need to have a real ending).

I don't read the books, but Amy read all of them. That's why she dislikes the movies. They are too different in bad ways from the books it seems. Especially the previous ones.

I must admit saying that splitting the last movie in 2 parts sounds like money grabbing. Though most real harry potter fans seem thrilled by this fact. Guess they hope that all details from the book will finally be in a movie.

For the rest I've just been watching Prison Break lately. Should be in Series topic, but I already started saying it in this topic before the other one existed.

Fun series. Entertaining. Even thrilling. I just hate the fact the writers keep trying to pull your leg 5x per episode. Too many plottwists trying to make sure you don't change channle, and most of those are useless. Suddenly a plan goes bad. Wooooh. Doesn't matter, because right after the commercial it goes good again. After a while you can predict what goes wrong and how it will be put right again.

And.....why do the killers always wait to shoot and explain why they have to kill their enemy....at the end of the explanation something always happens just in time. If killers would just stop explaining their enemies why they have to die, they would win :p
Is he really dead? He is a wizard after all...
The title of the book/movie is "The Half-Blood Prince", so we know who that is now, but there was no real explaination of what that meant. :growse
I guess from a purely entertainment stance the first 5 movies were much better for me than the 6th.

Prison Break was entertaining as well, not to put a stigma on it, you will probably be disappointed with the ending, I certainly was.

Not a huge fan of HP but I still watch all the movies, thought the last one was stupid!

GB I think the ending of PB was great, the hero throughout all seasons knew he was going to die and did a very brave thing by letting Sara and his child live, didn't expect anything else from good old Michael hehe

GB: He is a wizard, but he is dead. Unless they change the books. In the books he remained dead.

before watching a movie.......

look at funeral- a meaningful video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw0s4C0g5SM&feature=channel

May our talented director in Malaysia~Yasmin Ahmad, Rest in Peace.

One question about Prison Break:

Are you guys talking about the series 4 finale, or the sequel film that came out after the series(i believe it came out on the 21st of July):

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1131748/

As in that one, Michael is still(or again) alive.

It is in that finale: The Final Break, that he dies... well he dies in the season 4 finale and then they go back and show how he died!

Except for the flaws I named earlier(like the constant pulling of viewers legs) season 1 and 2 were very enjoyable. I'm now half way through season 3 and I must say season 3 sucks(my opinion though). The story is just dragging along.

I read they initially wanted to make it a mini-series, and then prolonged it for 2 seasons. During season 2 they heard they could get renewed, so they added another ending to season 2 so it could continue in season 3. Don't know if it's true, but beginning to think that a happy ending in season 2 might've been the best way to go for this series. Hope it gets better in season 4.

Ah well...the rest after my vacation. Almost ready to leave.

I just watched the film 'Paranormal Activity'. Now during the first half there were some spooky scenes in it, but me and Amy were actually in a funny mood so we were joking around with almost every spooky scene. But in the second half the mood got too dark to joke around. The atmosphere created was intens and gripping.

I read a lot of stories about people that got sleeping problems about this film. The thing about this movie is that you don't see anything. That is why it's scary. The noices, slamming doors, moving plants and lamps. Bedsheets.... but you can't see it.

For those not having heard about this movie: it's about a guy buying a videocamera to record the paranormal activities they sometimes experience. They were usually sounds. His persistance to find out what it is, seems to be either inviting the entity/demon or pissing it off. When they seek the help of an exorcist it gets worse. You see everything through their videocamera like in Blair Witch Project.

For some this might not be their cup of tea. Watching a dark bedroom might be boring for some, but to us(and reading the stories a lot) this was one of the only movies that scares us. And I only have 2 movies(including this one) that scare me.

The thing however is that we watched the screener of Paranormal Actvitity. Afterwards we downloaded the theatrical(new 2009) ending and it wasn't as good as the screener-ending. The threatrical ending has a hollywood horror-ending, while the screener had a spooky original suspense ending. If anyone would watch this, I recommend the screener from 2007.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_UxLEqd074

Imdb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179904/

Next Twilight movie is ready to download, New Moon, getting it now!

It's some of the best books ever and this movie is supposed to be great, can't wait to watch!!

Luke, screener from 07? how would i find that? I thought it was good, and you're right about the theatrical ending, it was a bit off for a "realistic" movie. But it was good. I was hoping for a bit more action and haunting.
I tried to do a search on this San Diego haunting and... well... yeah. I don't want to spoil anything

The screener can only be found by torrent. Way better than the theatrical ending.

To me it was the lack of action and visual that was actually scare. This made it realistic. Had they done more action and effects it would've been more of a hit probably, but wouldn't have been scare at all to me. Now it almost looked like a credible documantary. Although anyone that hated blair witch project will probably also hate this.

I was wondering if anyone has already seen the movie Ink. I haven't yet, so I wanted to know if anyone has for some upfront opinions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBGeErufQdY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C5I1SavGyA

I finally watched Avatar and have to say everyone is right, it's a great great film... Very unhappy that I didn't get the chance to see it in 3D on the big screen though

I finally watched Avatar and have to say everyone is right, it's a great great film... Very unhappy that I didn't get the chance to see it in 3D on the big screen though

I have to disagree.
The movie is def overrated!

Okay, where do I start?
First: The good points: 3D technique is awesome. It looks so good. Unfortunatly it seems that those effects were used more in the beginning and good less when it came to then end but that may also be just my impression cause the eyes good used to 3D...

I have to admit the first part of the movie is actually reall good, I enjoyed it but then the story turns boring. I dunno, I like Happy Ends, I love them! But not this time. I think a bad end would have suit better here...(like in Last Samurai - a glorious loss in the final battle)
And the story itself? Sorry for all you Avatar fans but it simply sucks.
Avatar's real stroy (http://www.collegehumor.com/picture:1930716)
I'm not that hard to be impress by movies, I guess but this movies was totally non-authentic and lame, I regret having paid 15 Euros for that.

Sad but true, my friends nearly choped my head off for having that opinion, they loved it... :D


But I also saw Sherlock Holmes and that is a really good movie.

I heard it was like a James Bond just in Sherlock Holmes style and I don't like the Bond-movies but it was very good.
It's an action-adventure-thriller and not to forget the comedy part.
There are not that many obvious jokes, sometimes they are hidden and it's very sarcastic and I like that.
The action/fighting scenes are awesome. They used kind of a slow-motion camera and than there is a internal monologue of holmes where he explains in all details how he is gonna beat this guy up. The camera becomes quicker and he accomplishs his plan.
The story is awesome you really don't know how everything will turn out till the end, I also expect Dr Watson to be one of the bad guys for a while...
Notable is also the awesome end credits, they are not boring to watch, cannot describe that well what they look like, it's just different. The beginning is also good cause the signs and logos of the movie companies are not shown in advance they are shown as part of the pavement. Those are only small things but I like details :)

You are the first person I have heard off that didn't like the movie lol Guess that makes you a weirdo :D

Went to the movie on v-day with the wife. yes its a chick flick and the theater was packed with them. movie was actually good, if you can stand hearing all the women crying during the sad parts you will score some points with the better half so go see this movie together.;bgrin

Shutter Island, pretty good, if I told you what it reminded me of I would spoil it for you.

Ok,

Milla Jojovich

The Fourth Kind.





Discuss.

I liked the movie. Don't really want to give much away, but if you look into the movie after you watch it, you will enjoy it more.

Just finished watching Shutter Island and I have to say it's one of the best movies I've seen in a while... Very good story and Leonardo DiCaprio plays a great role once again!!

Also watched Brothers, The Bounty Hunter and Killers.

Finally a movie I thoroughly enjoyed again: Mr Nobody

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yEwVQdCl74

The movie is a bit of a mindscrewer. Though not one of those that leaves you hanging like some David Lynch films. If you don't get it after watching, you probably didn't pay attention in the final 10 minutes.

I can't really say what it is about. Because I wouldn't do it justice, and also if I told you what it really is about I would be spoiling the end. The cover of the film would say something like:
"Nemo Nobody is the last man on earth(in 2092) to die of old age in a world where people don't age. He is a 117 years old, and a journalist wants his life-story. Nemo tells his story and all versions of different choices."

Now a summary like that wouldn't make you run to the videostore...but the movie is worth it. It's a very intelligent film, that often sidesteps to tell different facts of life, time, space etc. During the film you'll be entertained by cinemetics that are simply gorgeous and acting that is simply great. Finally the music finished the whole package.

All that watched it here loved it. Even more so the next day. However I can see the movie is not for everyone. You will either love it or hate it.

I loved it. Can't believe 2,5 hours flew by like that. I actually wish I hadn't seen it so I could watch it again for the first time. Recommended!

This isn't a movie, though it is on DVD.

Time life's; Nazi's: A warning from history

Honestly, it wasn't all planes and war footage(though it did have some). This was about the rise of the Reich. From its initial plights, to the height of it's power. I honestly think that the guys who put it together did it for a reason. I know most won't accept this, though I think the subtitle says it all for the 'why'. I could not help but think of the last 10-15 years and how similar some of the situations are. Again, may be just coincidence, but erie nonetheless. A must for those who enjoy history.

Note, it is quit sad. Much of this I knew some off, but not nearly enough. We all should know it all.

Paul.

If you have any geek in you then run and go see it. Absolutely perfect movie. Non geeks will enjoy but a sci fi geek will catch so so so many great references. The reviews kinda sucked but the wife and I saw it in a full theater and laughed all the way through and so did the whole crowd. Not a kid movie, got to be old enough to have seen some good scifi.

Paul.

If you have any geek in you then run and go see it. Absolutely perfect movie. Non geeks will enjoy but a sci fi geek will catch so so so many great references. The reviews kinda sucked but the wife and I saw it in a full theater and laughed all the way through and so did the whole crowd. Not a kid movie, got to be old enough to have seen some good scifi.
ROFL @ the trailer: http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3516832537/

I agree, this looks like a must-see for sci-fi parody fans. Noted, in Germany in the theatres on April 14th.

Finally a movie I thoroughly enjoyed again: Mr Nobody

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yEwVQdCl74

The movie is a bit of a mindscrewer. Though not one of those that leaves you hanging like some David Lynch films. If you don't get it after watching, you probably didn't pay attention in the final 10 minutes.

I can't really say what it is about. Because I wouldn't do it justice, and also if I told you what it really is about I would be spoiling the end. The cover of the film would say something like:
"Nemo Nobody is the last man on earth(in 2092) to die of old age in a world where people don't age. He is a 117 years old, and a journalist wants his life-story. Nemo tells his story and all versions of different choices."

Now a summary like that wouldn't make you run to the videostore...but the movie is worth it. It's a very intelligent film, that often sidesteps to tell different facts of life, time, space etc. During the film you'll be entertained by cinemetics that are simply gorgeous and acting that is simply great. Finally the music finished the whole package.

All that watched it here loved it. Even more so the next day. However I can see the movie is not for everyone. You will either love it or hate it.

I loved it. Can't believe 2,5 hours flew by like that. I actually wish I hadn't seen it so I could watch it again for the first time. Recommended!

Really good twisted movie I recommend it as well!!!

Just finished watching it and I am full of questions and answers...

I would like to take this opportunity to recommend some more movies such as :

*Memento
*I heart huckabees
*Immortel Ad Vitam
*Butterfly effect

If you have some others movies like that please post them here for me to see...

Also I saw Limitless last night.
Not bad at all!

Long time no post here.

I just read the final part will be made of the nightwatch/daywatch trilogy. Well the first one was Night Watch, the second Day Watch and the third Dusk Watch. Russian movies made of a few Russian books. After the first 2 were hits, Hollywood bought the rights and then never made the final chapter. Like they just wanted it to fail, because it was too much of a threat. Now the rights have expired, and the movie will fortunately be made in Russia again. Would've been really weird to suddenly have different actors talking English.

Anyway. If you haven't seen the first 2, I highly recommend them. Very entertaining.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDPLZW8MBW8
Trailer of the first movie.

Just currious if anyone else is looking forward to "Red Tails"? It seems to be a continuation/remake of the original Tuskegee Airmen of yesteryear. Been watching the trailers, and I for one will be seeing that one in the theatres. WW2 movies are so much better than a lot of the current movies. Especially the air wars.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485985/

Anyone watch Safe House? Denzel Washington is one of my favourite actors and he is amazing in this one as well...

Trailor:

http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3006438937/

Haven't seen Safe House yet but will be going to see it soon. Denzel rules, see Man On Fire if you haven't already!

Safe House seems to be getting a tough time from critics, however viewer ratings are good for it.

Haven't seen Safe House yet but will be going to see it soon. Denzel rules, see Man On Fire if you haven't already!

Safe House seems to be getting a tough time from critics, however viewer ratings are good for it.
Wooowooo man on fire it's amazing Raging!!! i saw it just a few days ago...
:D

Safe house: Really good movie, though if you pay attention, you know the whole thing within the first 15 minutes. Other than that, it was good.

Even better...HUGO.
I watched this movie knowing the films they spoke of. This was a real movie. It was as the movies were intended, and Marty has to be one of the best for helping this movie come to life. If you haven't seen it. Do so. I'd honestly give it a 9.5/10. No bullets, or naked chicks, so it's more a movie you have to pay attention too. Cohen's character is really good I must add. He did a good job of it. Kingsley, wow.

Again, watch this film!

I am looking forward to seeing Hugo, we missed it at the cinema, I am hoping we will be able to watch it Thursday evening.

War Horse for me was the best movie so far this year :)

Really? We stopped War Horse because we were really bored and disgusted :p. We spoke about it after the movie and said the movie was high in the top 10 of our worst movies ever seen.
Dutch movie critics called the movie an insult to the intelligence of the viewer and an abomination.

I myself would only recommend that movie to friends that I want to get rid off :p.

But it does remain funny how different taste can be. Perhaps it is more a movie for girls then? (although Amy is a girl, she doesn't share the normal taste of girls...as she for instance is more a fan of Walking Dead and Spartacus).

I love walking dead and spartacus too lol, but I really enjoyed War Horse. I think what you need to remember is it was made based on a childs book. Michael Morpurgo is a childs author.

The second half of the movie was better than the first half I have to say that much.

Edit which reminds me, did you see Game of thrones is back on soon?

Yeah but it wasn't the childish parts that bothered me that much. It was the cornyness(is that a word?) that put me off. Especially the corny directing. And the marketing isn't done towards children, but adults here.

And yes I have everything here set for Game Of Thrones :). Right now we have Spartacus and Walking dead to watch every week, and Game Of Thrones ties in nicely when those are over so we don't feel crushed :).

Sunshine, as for Hugo, just sit back think of being a kid and enjoy the movie. If you are familiar with some of the older movies (rocket to the moon and such) then you may enjoy it moreso, if you liked them that is.

Again, really great movie, especially if you get the idea they are trying to get out at you, and you still have that 'child' within you.

If anybody is looking for a well paced Crime Thriller with good plot twists i can only recommend Headhunters.
It's a Film adaptation of a book, which i recently, read by Jo Nesbo. It is one of those rare occasions where the film is as good as the book. So good in fact i wish i could forget the film and see it all over again for the first time.
For all those who can't watch a foreign film with English subs, this film isn't for you as it is in Norwegian. Your loss as it is a truly great film.

The basic plot, without giving anything away, is about an accomplished headhunter who risks everything to obtain a valuable painting owned by a former mercenary.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFKM0ETjGjU

Worth taking a look at....

Not since Mamma Mia has a film been released that I wanted to avoid as much as War Horse - a film about some boy who has to sell his horse so it can go to war?! Seriously, who cares?! I've seen them try to play the "oh isn't it terrible about all the horses that were used in battles" angle too. No, it's not, sorry but if they weren't dumb enough to be lower in the food chain than us then they wouldn't have had to get ridden to their doom haha. As for horses being slaughtered, well the only modern day reference I have for this is some horse hotdogs that I tried in Denmark and they were great!! Never going to see this film, well not unless someone is going to bring horse hotdogs to me again whilst I watch lol.

Headhunters sounds good BLF, definitely going to check that out!

If anybody is looking for a well paced Crime Thriller with good plot twists i can only recommend Headhunters.
It's a Film adaptation of a book, which i recently, read by Jo Nesbo. It is one of those rare occasions where the film is as good as the book. So good in fact i wish i could forget the film and see it all over again for the first time.
For all those who can't watch a foreign film with English subs, this film isn't for you as it is in Norwegian. Your loss as it is a truly great film.

The basic plot, without giving anything away, is about an accomplished headhunter who risks everything to obtain a valuable painting owned by a former mercenary.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFKM0ETjGjU
I love Jo Nesbo, I wonder If they will make The Snowman into a movie also. I shall take a look at this movie B L F

@ RM each to their own. We enjoyed the movie. It was touching and from a kids perspective worth watching.

Well indeed taste can be different. For me it was also only my personal opinion that it was one of the worst movies I've ever seen. I must say if it is more a movie for children, then they advertised it wrong here. Here it's late night advertising for War Horse, and it shows...well....'war'.

I only started it because it's from Spielberg and was nominated for the oscars.

I should've known better as lately nothing from Spielberg was my taste though(terra nova for example).

Well indeed taste can be different. For me it was also only my personal opinion that it was one of the worst movies I've ever seen. I must say if it is more a movie for children, then they advertised it wrong here. Here it's late night advertising for War Horse, and it shows...well....'war'.

I only started it because it's from Spielberg and was nominated for the oscars.

I should've known better as lately nothing from Spielberg was my taste though(terra nova for example).
It's funny how each country advertises it, I suspect I probably knew it was a kids style movie, as I know the Author, because they are books B brings home from
School. I also think the beginning of the film is a little cheesy, but once you get past the field plowing and onto the true crux of the film, it does improve.

@ Melek, I watched Hugo yesterday, it was a good film, I think B will love it, it has a magical undertone with a little bit of humour from Sacha Baron Cohen. I do think it's one of those movies kids enjoy :)

I watched Tower Heist a few weeks back, now that movie was the biggest load of trash I have seen in a long time. I was so disappointed in Adam Sandler, it was without a doubt not worth the few quid to watch it.

I liked the new Sherlock Holmes, that was pretty good, but then again there is something to be said about Jude Law and Robert Downey Junior. They make a good team.

Tin Tin was also rubbish.

B and I have monthly movie passes to go to see everything which is on, most of it is not worth the money which was spent making it, but occasionally something good is on :)

Agreed, tower heist was such a waste of time i feel like i lost 1 hour of my life watching that rubbish.

Hugo is a great film. A keeper imo as i will be showing it to my son once he is a bit older.

Sherlock holmes is a good film and really enjoyed it but it came out in the UK around the time sherlock holmes the tv series aired it's second season, so the film lost out big time. The series is just soooo much better than the film.

@sj, i read somewhere that Jo Nesbo will only let his favorite director Martin Scorsese direct the Harry Hole series :cheesy So let's hope for the best.

Oooo keep fingers crossed then BLF.

I recntly read the Millenium Trilogy by Stieg Larsson, I did do it a little back to front as I watched the Swedish Movie for the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo first, and felt somewhat let down by the Daniel Craig version. Obviously you miss chunks from a book when it is put onto film, but I have to say in this instance, the books really do outweigh the movie :(

It was a bit sad about Sherlock Holmes clashing with the Brit TV Series, but I d agree I like the TV version very much, cannot wait for series 3 :)

Yeah all the Swedish films of the millennium trilogy were great. The Hollywood version of the first film was utter rubbish and i hope they don't bother to remake the other 2 films aswell.
No doubt Hollywood will try and remake Headhunters too. Such a shame they waste money and time on remaking great films already and don't use those resources for making a better class of Hollywood film instead.

How can someone be dissapointed in Adam Sandler :p. It's not like he raised his bar very high to be dissapointed about anything he does :).

How can someone be dissapointed in Adam Sandler :p. It's not like he raised his bar very high to be dissapointed about anything he does :).

This is very true, however if you want a bit of mind numbing humour he does generally provide, but this movie was awful.

@ RM each to their own. We enjoyed the movie. It was touching and from a kids perspective worth watching.

Ah, I see where you're coming from! Seriously, I can't tell you how much crap TV and films I've watched over the years, all in aid of keeping the brats little angels quiet for 5 minutes haha.

... a guy calling himself "Starbuck" began providing sperm to a fertility clinic in exchange for money. He discovers he's the father of 533 children, 142 of whom have filed a class action lawsuit to determine the identity of their biological father, known only by the pseudonym Starbuck.

http://www.kino-zeit.de/filme/trailer/starbuck

Very funny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvu2F6t26hs

This movie really moved me! I was actually surprised a movie could do that. As a guy I don't want to be seen crying at a movie, but the acting got me to the point that I had to do my best to hold it in. Ever since I told others to watch, I got the feedback that boxes of tissues were emptied. And not all of those are girls.

It's definately not a chickflick, but not a typical guy-movie either. A film that can be enjoyed just as much by men and women. It's not an action movie, but definately didn't bore me at all for even as much as a second.

I can really recommend it. Beyond recommending it even. Like they wrote at imdb: if this movie doesn't move you, there might be something seriously wrong with you.

*ps: the only other film that gave me this feeling was the Green Mile(the ending especially ofcourse).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvu2F6t26hs

I agree, it was a great film. It's well scripted, excellently directed, with good casting, and it presents some interesting situations for viewers to consider.

The only criticism I have of this film is the timing with which it was released, which actually led to most of the negative comments you'll read about it. At the time of release, Will Smith had also starred in a number of other films where he starred in a "saviour" type role. This meant that the film came under fire for basically being "more of the same from Will Smith trying to play the overly good guy". Ignore these reviews, watch Seven Pounds, and as was the case for any normal human-being watching "The Pursuit of Happyness" (yes, that's how the film title is spelt!), allow your heart to be warmed by the story unfolding before your eyes!

I am quit surprised no ones talked about "The Avengers".

Those who have seen it might agree that it was awesome, and so funny in a couple 'green' places.

8/10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvu2F6t26hs

This movie really moved me! I was actually surprised a movie could do that. As a guy I don't want to be seen crying at a movie, but the acting got me to the point that I had to do my best to hold it in. Ever since I told others to watch, I got the feedback that boxes of tissues were emptied. And not all of those are girls.

It's definately not a chickflick, but not a typical guy-movie either. A film that can be enjoyed just as much by men and women. It's not an action movie, but definately didn't bore me at all for even as much as a second.

I can really recommend it. Beyond recommending it even. Like they wrote at imdb: if this movie doesn't move you, there might be something seriously wrong with you.

*ps: the only other film that gave me this feeling was the Green Mile(the ending especially ofcourse).
Yes this is indeed a great film. I was also very touched.

I am quit surprised no ones talked about "The Avengers".

Those who have seen it might agree that it was awesome, and so funny in a couple 'green' places.

8/10

was a great film, best i've seen all year, and totally my kinda humor in it.
Loved the Hulk in it lol, and his 'fight' scenes

I agree, it was a great film. It's well scripted, excellently directed, with good casting, and it presents some interesting situations for viewers to consider.

The only criticism I have of this film is the timing with which it was released, which actually led to most of the negative comments you'll read about it. At the time of release, Will Smith had also starred in a number of other films where he starred in a "saviour" type role. This meant that the film came under fire for basically being "more of the same from Will Smith trying to play the overly good guy". Ignore these reviews, watch Seven Pounds, and as was the case for any normal human-being watching "The Pursuit of Happyness" (yes, that's how the film title is spelt!), allow your heart to be warmed by the story unfolding before your eyes!

The luck I had then. It was on tv. And when I started watching it started with the scene of Will Smith calling Ezra, and being a total jerk on the phone. Didn't know by then it was on purpose and for good reasons.

I thought it was a movie in which Will Smith was a real jerk. Later turned out to be he was the saviour, but by then I was already caught up in the movie.

Thomas: Good to hear you like it as well :)

Now as for the Avengers:
That, to me, classifies as an entertaining film. Nice in the theater in 3D with the special effects. It doesn't do anything to me though. No emotions. Not good or sad emotions. Not extremely funny like a hilarious comedy, moving like a deep intense film or sad as some great written and acted movies can be.
It's an entertaining hour (as it was an hour of it that I thought was entertaining), but the next day I did forget about it. I won't tell others to avoid it, but also won't be posting about it anywhere that I have seen it. As with most, or all, superhero movies. They are known for the visuals, not for intense acting, writing and memorable dialogues.