Ren 77 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 KK. Yes. It's one of three movies that gave me sleepless nights. The writing is amazing and the score is super fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,662 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Great acting from everyone but the movie lacks humor and energy. Payne did better with Sideways. 6/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicebrallice 134 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 The Muppets - 5/10Road to Perdition - 8/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,488 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 KK. Yes. It's one of three movies that gave me sleepless nights. The writing is amazing and the score is super fantastic.It is Ok, but a bit melodramatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 77 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Really? How so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,488 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Very heavy-handed. Characters suffering through their existence. No hope of any joy without causing pain and suffering to the other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 77 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Sounds familiar LOL. Wow. I'll need to watch it again. I didn't get that at all. I thought they did a great job with the severely depressed mental states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,308 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Sounds familiar LOL. Wow. I'll need to watch it again. I didn't get that at all. I thought they did a great job with the severely depressed mental states.They DID do a great job with the mental states of the characters. It was integral to the entire atmosphere of the film. Everything was masterfully executed.And I see you and Quint have changed their avatars. Balance is restored at last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,307 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I plan to see what I have left of Kurosawa this summer and rewatch some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,495 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Whoa, Raiders is on BBC1 now in HD! Result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,488 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 720 or 1080? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crossfader 603 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 The Muppets - 5/10I didn't even bother to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,495 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Looks like 720p, still looks absolutely stunning though. Lucasfilm productions of the eighties have that special something - the lighting, the sets, the minute details in the background, the very special Elstree interiors. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datameister 2,362 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Indeed. I love the look of Raiders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 The Muppets - 5/10I didn't even bother to see it.I had a blast. Enjoyed it even more than some of the Henson originals -- sacrilege, I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,488 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 No sarcasm Alan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 77 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Sounds familiar LOL. Wow. I'll need to watch it again. I didn't get that at all. I thought they did a great job with the severely depressed mental states.They DID do a great job with the mental states of the characters. It was integral to the entire atmosphere of the film. Everything was masterfully executed.And I see you and Quint have changed their avatars. Balance is restored at last!I thought so too. It was well written enough to even mess with my brain at night. I thought it was appropriately melodramatic for its time. Balance has been restored, for now........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,254 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 The Muppets - 5/10I didn't even bother to see it.I had a blast. Enjoyed it even more than some of the Henson originals -- sacrilege, I know.I heard lots of great things. I've got it on Blu but have yet to actually sit down and watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 No sarcasm Alan?A temporary lapse. Won't happen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicebrallice 134 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 The Muppets - 5/10I didn't even bother to see it.I had a blast. Enjoyed it even more than some of the Henson originals -- sacrilege, I know.I heard lots of great things. I've got it on Blu but have yet to actually sit down and watch.I can see why people who actually likes/enjoys the muppets enjoyed the film, but I don't think I've ever watched anything muppet-related except for the film and a few youtube clips.but I really tried to like it.watch it and tell us what you think, koray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,495 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Alice, you're not alone. The whole muppet thing is a mystery to me. The jokes just aren't funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 77 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 agreed, same goes with Fraggle Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,488 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Really Ren? That's a let down.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 77 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I'm having a let down......I loved fragile rock growing up as well as the muppets but they just don't in me the way they used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacius 7 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard P 4,375 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 12 Angry MenSuperbly scripted, and the plot achieves something which I suspected at the beginning, but never seriously thought would follow through (The 'not guilty' juror converting all the others).and To Kill a MockingbirdA great story which really maintained my interest well, although much of that was Bernstein's wonderful score. Great child performances too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,308 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 12 Angry MenSuperbly scripted, and the plot achieves something which I suspected at the beginning, but never seriously thought would follow through (The 'not guilty' juror converting all the others).and To Kill a MockingbirdA great story which really maintained my interest well, although much of that was Bernstein's wonderful score. Great child performances too.Both are brilliant films, especially the first one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 77 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Peck in to kill a mockingbird was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,254 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 The Muppets - 5/10I didn't even bother to see it.I had a blast. Enjoyed it even more than some of the Henson originals -- sacrilege, I know.I heard lots of great things. I've got it on Blu but have yet to actually sit down and watch.I can see why people who actually likes/enjoys the muppets enjoyed the film, but I don't think I've ever watched anything muppet-related except for the film and a few youtube clips.but I really tried to like it.watch it and tell us what you think, koray!I'm not a muppet fanatic, but I love Muppet Treasure Island and Jason Segel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,953 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 We watched Sherlock Holmes. It was not a bad movie.I have to admit....I didn't hate zimmer's score, thought it worked well within the context of the film. It wasn't mixed so forward like the first film.then we watched the Boy in the Striped Pajamas.It's a well made film that leaves you devastated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,488 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning ThiefAmusing film by the director of Harry Potter & The Philosophers Stone and Adventures in Babysitting. This film is a sort of mix of both these earlier efforts.Rather a clever story with some nice nods to Greek mythology, obvious but fun special effects, cool cameo's and a nice zippy pace. Perfect Sunday night entertainment**1/2 out of **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicebrallice 134 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 The Horse Whisperer - 7.2/10Intouchables - 8.6/10 - such a wonderful feel-good film. afterwards we put on earth, wind & fire on the highest volume and danced till we were all sweaty lol. based on a true story too. I highly recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,662 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 On the one hand, I feel this is very well done. On the other hand, with the narrative jumping back and forth in time, the countless names, faces and dates, (you know, typical spy stuff) made it too confusing for me to be involved. Maybe I need to see this again to fully appreciate it. The music of Iglesias is one of the more interesting scores I've heard in a long time. Must check it out. 5/10Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc 858 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Rewatched JFK - director's cut 3h30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicebrallice 134 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 On the one hand, I feel this is very well done. On the other hand, with the narrative jumping back and forth in time, the countless names, faces and dates, (you know, typical spy stuff) made it too confusing for me to be involved. Maybe I need to see this again to fully appreciate it. The music of Iglesias is one of the more interesting scores I've heard in a long time. Must check it out. 5/105/10?! jesus, you should indeed see it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,307 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 On the one hand, I feel this is very well done. On the other hand, with the narrative jumping back and forth in time, the countless names, faces and dates, (you know, typical spy stuff) made it too confusing for me to be involved. Maybe I need to see this again to fully appreciate it. The music of Iglesias is one of the more interesting scores I've heard in a long time. Must check it out. 5/10Sounds like a film for me. I've been interested for a while. I like Alfredson's previous film (it's all I've seen from him). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,739 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 On the one hand, I feel this is very well done. On the other hand, with the narrative jumping back and forth in time, the countless names, faces and dates, (you know, typical spy stuff) made it too confusing for me to be involved. Maybe I need to see this again to fully appreciate it. The music of Iglesias is one of the more interesting scores I've heard in a long time. Must check it out. 5/105/10?! jesus, you should indeed see it again.Alex seems to hate plots.In this case, I have to disagree. This particular film needs to be convoluted. I couldn't exactly follow the story. But it seems to be all about confusion and certain paranoia anyway...Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,495 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Chris Nolan plots irritate me most. Convoluted and aggrandized to cover up the wafer thin filmic substance, I wish he'd give it a rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,662 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thank you, Quint!Alex - thinking about Inception Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,308 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I watched Raging Bull last night. Its been a while since I sat through a good ol' Scorecese film. One of the man's best. A fascinating character study and De Niro's is mesmerizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brónach 1,307 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Chris Nolan plots irritate me most. Convoluted and aggrandized to cover up the wafer thin filmic substance, I wish he'd give it a rest.Thank you, Quint!Alex - thinking about InceptionHow is Inception convoluted? It's perfectly followable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,254 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 All of Nolan's films are, but I can understand how some may find them bloated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,495 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Who said Inception wasn't "followable"? It's perfectly followable, which makes its contrivances all the more irritating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren 77 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Lol. I followed it perfectly fine. I liked it a lot actually. Especially the ending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 482 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 MulanStill holds up really, really well. The songs are okay, but Jerry Goldsmith's score really elevates the film. Animation is still really good, and Eddie Murphy's Mushu is much less grating than his Donkey in the Shrek movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,662 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Chris Nolan plots irritate me most. Convoluted and aggrandized to cover up the wafer thin filmic substance, I wish he'd give it a rest.Thank you, Quint!Alex - thinking about InceptionHow is Inception convoluted? It's perfectly followable!No, the plot is complicated. It's actually celebrated for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,541 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 No, people THINK it is complicated. That doesn't make it complicated.People are just easily impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,456 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I never saw it and I still don't understand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBoal 7,541 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 See it, then you'll understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,456 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 We're getting off topic. This is about the last film we watched, not the last we didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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