Quintus 5,400 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Kill Bill Vol.1 on the other hand is a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,252 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 It is, and Vol. 2 is a lot of fun and a lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,400 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Nah, Vol. 2 is a load of rambling on and on about nothing. Even Bill himself talks too much, about nothing. The bit with the white haired martial arts teacher is great fun though. Other than that one highlight, the film is a pretentious yawnfest and the end credits couldn't come quick enough. I was bored bored bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Eagle Eye: BB was right about the action being a bit unwatchable, but it was not nearly as bad as Transformers. Overall it was a good and entertaining film, but nothing I would want to see more than once. Aria looked fantastic, the visuals there were great. And the story was very nice. I almost would have prefer it if LaBoeuf died in the end, but I didn't mind his survival. One thing I really didn't like was the last scene. It just seemed to cut to black, without any sort of thoughout ending. Like they were saying "okay, we've told the story, let's just end it now. The music sounded a lot like MV stuff, though I did like some of the piano bits. 3/5 starsRobin Hood: Men in Tights: I've seen this multiple times, and it is always funny. 3.5/5 stars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,400 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Lol, Steef will point his long finger at me, but Robin Hood: Men in Tights is actually my second worst movie ever. I haven't laughed so little during a 'comedy' in my entire life.Coincidence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,282 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I'm starting to see were all those bullsh*t british polls and "best of" lists are coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,400 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 So you confess to enjoying Robin Hood: MiT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,282 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 It's a rainy sunday afternoon film. Marginally entertaining if there is nothing else on.Anyone who claims it's the second worst film ever is nothing but shark bait though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,277 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Some parts of it are quite hilarious. Great cast too. But I'm a bigger fan of Dracula Dead and Loving It Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,400 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 It's a rainy sunday afternoon film. Marginally entertaining if there is nothing else on.Anyone who claims it's the second worst film ever is nothing but shark bait though.Harvey is a rainy Sunday afternoon movie (a brilliant, sleepy movie). That awful Mel Brooks effort is yet another embarrassment on his earlier glowing career. I've no doubt seen worse movies, but this film scores points (not the good kind) for looking funny and good in the trailers. A big no no. I laugh at the most ridiculous things and yet I didn't laugh at Robin Hood: Men in tights. The fact that I watched it with a bunch of like minded friends was the nail in the coffin.Some parts of it are quite hilarious. Great cast too. But I'm a bigger fan of Dracula Dead and Loving It'Nuff said! And I'm a huge fan of comedy God Leslie Nielsen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,282 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Harvey is a rainy Sunday afternoon movie.Dreadfull, dreadfull film.Invisible 6 foot rabbits?Please..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,400 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I rest my case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delorean90 42 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Eagle Eye: BB was right about the action being a bit unwatchable, but it was not nearly as bad as Transformers. Overall it was a good and entertaining film, but nothing I would want to see more than once. Aria looked fantastic, the visuals there were great. And the story was very nice. I almost would have prefer it if LaBoeuf died in the end, but I didn't mind his survival. One thing I really didn't like was the last scene. It just seemed to cut to black, without any sort of thoughout ending. Like they were saying "okay, we've told the story, let's just end it now. The music sounded a lot like MV stuff, though I did like some of the piano bits. 3/5 starsI don't recall the piano bits, but the escape cue (with the crane) and the ensuing chase stood out to me at least relatively. It's not fantastic, but it's nice to hear someone actually utilizing different parts of the orchestra, and said parts actually doing different things. I liked the film overall, though it would be nice to see LaBeouf play a character that isn't quite so rough around the edges for once--play someone more like a Marty McFly type of character or something. KOTCS was the closest to this, as it didn't take long for you to figure out he's not as bad as he tries to make himself out to be. I thought he was dead when they shot him, but I also wasn't bothered. However, I think my enjoyment and reception of the film was unfortunately colored by the fact that I was holding it for the last hour of the film and was pretty much in pain by the end. It saddened me a bit that, right before the film ended, I was thinking "Okay, let's move this along!" only for the reason that I didn't want to have missed anything. I agree, the visual of Aria was very cool. They might have pushed the HAL analogies by having the eye, but I don't think it's a problem. It worked very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I liked the film overall, though it would be nice to see LaBeouf play a character that isn't quite so rough around the edges for once--play someone more like a Marty McFly type of character or something. KOTCS was the closest to this, as it didn't take long for you to figure out he's not as bad as he tries to make himself out to be.I agree with this, it would be a nice change. Still, I think he's one of the most talented young actors alive today (and that's not just because he was in Indy 4).Oh, and if I recall correctly, the piano comes in when LaBoeuf is told that his brother is dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,252 Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Reading all this talk about Eagle Eye has saved me $10 and 2 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Saw the original Scarface. Quite good. Too much preaching, but rather pure montage violence. The morality tale (aka the second half of every American crime film ever made) is kinda old, but the ascent is gold. I particularly loved the St. Valentaine's Day Massacre. Shadows turning into bullets holes...brilliant film-noir.Also saw Luchino Visconti's The Leopard (1963), starring Burt Lancaster. Saw the Italian version, not the edited American one (the Criterion set has both). I'm sorry that I wasn't ready for the relatively simple and pure point of this film...only upon further thought did I fully "get it". But I'm sure I'll love it the next time. A beautiful epic about mortality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldsmithfan 6 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 The last film I watched... Oy, it was so forgettable that I nearly forgot I'd seen it.Righteous Kill. Such a mess. It was a good concept with lousy, terrible, awful, horrible execution.And what's the point of having a doggy style sex scene with the woman's bra still on! That's half the fun!!!! They go to all kinds of lengths to avoid nudity, but it's okay to see people with all kinds of bullet wounds. What a crock.I also saw Eagle Eye. By no means a masterpiece, but very good popcorn cinema that I highly recommend to anyone who's in the mood to be entertained for a solid two hours. And Brian Tyler's score is quite good as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indy4 155 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Reading all this talk about Eagle Eye has saved me $10 and 2 hours.Nobody has really bashed it yet. All the reviews I have read on this board have agreed that it's a solid action film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,282 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 And what's the point of having a doggy style sex scene with the woman's bra still on!You can penetrate even deeper and thrust harder, and you have a great view of her buttocks and the arch of her back.Anyway..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryant Burnette 658 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 And what's the point of having a doggy style sex scene with the woman's bra still on!You can penetrate even deeper and thrust harder, and you have a great view of her buttocks and the arch of her back.Anyway.....It's also extra-funny if she poots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,282 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Poots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryant Burnette 658 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 The Green MileIf you don't cry at some point during this movie, you may not be human.It's a pretty great movie. The cast is tremendous, and while there are a few places where the Southern accents are weak, film acting really doesn't get a heck of a lot better than what is done in this movie by Tom Hanks, Michael Clark Duncan, Michael Jeter, and Sam Rockwell; and everyone else is pretty good, too, from Doug Hutchison to David Morse to Patricia Clarkson to James Cromwell and so forth."Wetmore a good name for you..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,378 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 If you don't cry at some point during this movie, you may not be human.I can't cry when I feel I'm being forced to cry. Am I inhuman? Nah, The Green Mile is just too Hollywood for my taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,282 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I preferred Shawshank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,897 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 The Green MileIf you don't cry at some point during this movie, you may not be human.Get over yourself, not everyone cries during movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 It's not a great movie, but it gets the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,400 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Everyone I know bangs on about that movie. I always just thought it was good, not amazing or anything. I prefer Shawshank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,252 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I'm sure everyone would prefer Shawshank to Green Mile. But let us all agree that both scores are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,282 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 They are just Newman scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,252 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Awesome Newman scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,282 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 No such thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,252 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 They're actually alright. He's done plenty better. American Beauty, Lemony Snicket, Road To Perdition... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,282 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,252 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I'll sleep on your face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock 11 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith and Elmer Bernstein have all said great stuff about Thomas Newman. You think you know better than them?! Thomas Newman rules. One of the guys that elevate the entire art-form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,252 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Elmer Bernstein has said great things about Hans Zimmer.Newman's music is so catchy. Listen to Meet Maguire from Road To Perdition and you won't be able to get it out of your head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,897 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I've never even seen Shawshank. Any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I've never even seen Shawshank. Any good?It actually is. I saw it on TV a few years ago, very good movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,804 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Possibly my favourite movie ever. It has a great message, one maybe I should pay attention to one of these days Shawshank is also my favourite Newman score. It may not be awesome in the Williams sense, but it fits the movie like a glove and can be appreciated if you're in the mood IMO. Newman's had tons of people emulating his sound - that's the sign of a successful composer in my book.I finally saw Iron Man last night. Downey's performance was superb, and dare I say it, the sfx were simply astounding. Favreau nailed this one IMO, and I look forward to the sequel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,400 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I've never even seen Shawshank. Any good?It's a weepie for alpha males. Brilliant film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,378 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Nice film but so boring the second time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldsmithfan 6 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 And what's the point of having a doggy style sex scene with the woman's bra still on!You can penetrate even deeper and thrust harder, and you have a great view of her buttocks and the arch of her back.Anyway.....I'm not talking about actually doing it. I'm talking about having a scene like that in the film without showin' the t & a!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Penna 3,804 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Nice film but so boring the second time.Then watch it a third, and see your faith restored! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,400 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 And what's the point of having a doggy style sex scene with the woman's bra still on!You can penetrate even deeper and thrust harder, and you have a great view of her buttocks and the arch of her back.Anyway.....I'm not talking about actually doing it. I'm talking about having a scene like that in the film without showin' the t & a!!!You should not have attempted to respond to that comment, but instead do I did and shield your eyes from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,282 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Think of the children! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,400 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Think of the wisened adults too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,378 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Duel: I never knew Spielberg put so much references of Duel into his other movies. The lady with the snakes in 1941, the roar of the 'dying' truck in Jaws, etcetera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Duel: I never knew Spielberg put so much references of Duel into his other movies. The lady with the snakes in 1941, the roar of the 'dying' truck in Jaws, etcetera.And we thought Horner was bad. Sheesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Yes, we do think that Herr Horner is bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryant Burnette 658 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Duel: I never knew Spielberg put so much references of Duel into his other movies. The lady with the snakes in 1941, the roar of the 'dying' truck in Jaws, etcetera.Are there others?Personally, I like Duel a lot. For a first feature (a made-for-tv feature, granted, but a feature nonetheless), it's a damned accomplished piece of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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