Quintus 5,399 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 What's wrong with An Unexpected Journey outside the film?It felt too much like deja vu for the most part and the new material didn't engage me on an emotional level. Lee - who liked the fighting mechs at the end of District 9 and appreciated that he could actually make out what was going on compared to other fighting robot movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I agree with AUJ. Taken on it's own it's a very good score. But on an emotional level, themes, action it just is a tad below the 3 LOTR scores. And it isn't have enough of an own identity to counter that. (how can it, considering the film is a retread of FOTR?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeUnderHill 205 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmmusic 1,829 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Runaway Train (1985)(Oscar nominations for lead actor, supporting actor and film editing)From a time when action films had a script, characters and no CGI!If you haven't seen it, I would highly recommend it! publicist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 HELL YES9/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,193 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Yeah but those movies can do with scores like this, GRAVITY would have been much richer with a more thoughtful musical approach. I liked most of Gravity's score. It did a nice job of doubling for the non existing sound effects and building atmosphere. But the finale is just too much with its run of the mill modern Hollywood heroic bombast. As far as I recall, it's good up to the point where the choir comes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeUnderHill 205 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 454 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 RED 2The first clearly didn't need a sequel, and it shows. Most of the returning cast (especially John Malkovich) do try to compensate for the regurgitated cliches, and they don't do much with the new actors. But there's scattered scenes that hint at a better film -- like Helen Mirren pulling double duty as a sniper while on a romantic picnic is hilarious.This is like the fifth film in a row where Bruce Willis shows up for the paycheck -- and he's noticeably bored throughout. Maybe he should do a McConaughey and go for quality than quantity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 district 9 was a tale of two movies, the first half was very good the second half was not. I did make me never want to visit south africa,elysium is the movie that had a bad Jodie Foster performance. it should be banned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,483 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969)What a wonderful discovery for me. I liked it a lot and I did not expect to shed some tears by viewing a musical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Then you have to watch Fiddler on the Roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,483 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Then you have to watch Fiddler on the Roof.I have this one on DVD :-) Want to see Tom Sawyer next... The trilogy will be complete I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Load of rubbish didn't live up to the hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 There was hype for this film? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Where have you been, living under a rock? It just broke box office records for November openings but I thought the original was waaaaaay better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Where have you been, living under a rock?Apparently, I have. I've only heard about it like two days ago or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 You only heard about the Hunger Games series of books and films 2 days ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I'm talking about the parody here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Quint was not:It just broke box office records for November openings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Where have you been, living under a rock? It just broke box office records for November openings but I thought the original was waaaaaay better.I hope you don't shyly tell us you have seen HUNGER GAMES 2 before GRAVITY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Yea, that seems like a bad decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Disappointed to hear Quints reaction, I've only heard good things about the movie and was hoping it'd be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Gravity was worth seeing once.How is Quint not full of shit, posting the parody poster but lamenting the real sequel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Nah, I'd certainly see it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,336 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Where have you been, living under a rock? It just broke box office records for November openings but I thought the original was waaaaaay better.I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 You saw it in the cinema? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 454 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Children of ParadiseIt's still one of the most underrated classics out there. Marcel Carne neatly and expertly weaves the intertwining loves of Garance, their lives and the heart of the city within the expanse of a theater. And there's just a quiet, understated, and magnetic charge whenever Arletty is on screen... that's how her presence enlivens the film. And the mime sequences are still funny and poignant.And another facet of why the film works so well, it feels both simple and elegantly complex at the same time. Just amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Load of rubbish didn't live up to the hype.the load of rubbish is your reaction to the superior sequel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,336 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 You saw it in the cinema?Yes, avant-premiere at 22.30. A terrible experience. Too many people ... and they all stuff themselves with candy and snacks. Also, why do people feel the need to talk each time there is no dialog? Very annoying.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Load of rubbish didn't live up to the hype. the load of rubbish is your reaction to the superior sequelHeh heh... I actually thought this was just some spoof poster made by someone online somewhere, it amused me. But then after posting it here last night I realised it was an ACTUAL REAL movie! Gawd lawd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,336 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I wouldn't call it a "load of rubbish' but what made me connect to the first film wasn't there in the second one. In the end, I was entertained, but somehow not satisfied. And the film definitely has some bad moments or not so good ideas. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Almost everyone here didn't care about the first Hunger Games movie. I was one of the few who praised it.I'm pretty sure I'll like this one too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,538 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Also, why do people feel the need to talk each time there is no dialog?They're filling the blanks in the script! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Almost everyone here didn't care about the first Hunger Games movie. I was one of the few who praised it.I'm pretty sure I'll like this one tooI praised it too, its a good film. Just a bit too long though imo. Could comfortably lose twenty minutes or so and be a much tighter film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,336 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 To be honest, Quint, giving a movie 6/10 isn't what I call 'praising'.At least I gave it a 7/10! Who can say that, huh?!Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 You always go in too high though, like a good IMDB subscriber! I gave it a 6/10? I only ever use the 1-5 scale... I'd say a 3.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,336 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Sorry, 3/5 equals 6/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I'd say a 3 is a 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 As a visceral experience it is great.If you go into unnecessary and redundant character development... well, that's where the problems start.But the spactacle is so nice to watch anyway, that even Bullcok's awful nasal voice penetrating the soundtrack for most of the running time didn't spoil the spectacle.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,336 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I'd say a 3 is a 7. In that case, be ready to be Wojofied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I was talking about Gravity, for whatever reason. Probably replying to something from few pages back. Never mind.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I'd say a 3 is a 7. In that case, be ready to be WojofiedI wouldn't dream of correcting Quint's use of the superior Queen's English math. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 In video games critique, 6 has connotations of lacklustre borderline shit. A 'good' 3 out of 5 isn't shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I use Ebert's 4 star system! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Shit is bad, but put a the in front, and it's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,017 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I use Ebert's 4 star system!Do you have an official Ebert's Seal of Approval certificate?Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Hunger Games Catching Fire. It can seem a bit long at times and a few corny moments, but on the whole it kept me emotionally involved the whole time and was very faithful to the book, and the acting was top notch by everyone. I'd see it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Fucking brilliant, left me exhausted by the end in a good way. Excellent directing and performances all around, specially the Charlton Heston cameo. Brought me to tears! Billy Cristal totally stole his scene; and of course Branagh and the rest of the leads are brilliant too. Was particularly impressed with Winslet, truly terrific performance. Also, being a Shakespeare fan and my two favorite works of him being Hamlet and King Lear, I absolutely adored seeing the most-complete version out there -at least that I'm aware of. There was a lot of stuff that I didn't remember from my previous reads. Now I'm interested in re-reading it and watching the Olivier version to compare.I always find it amazing how much I identify with Hamlet's character. Can't tell exactly why...The only down-side was some of the too rushed editing. I got that this movie was going for a really agressive editing, but in some instances I wish they would have let the movie breath a little more. But I guess they felt it was already too long and didn't want to extend it any further. But four or five more minutes to a four hour movie wouldn't hurt.9.5/10 Dixon Hill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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