Quoting Sir Miles: Two Weeks Notice on cable last night. Dreadful x-(
Like the author of Eats, Shoots, and Leaves, I can't figure out WHY they managed to get away with not having an apostrophe in the title! It drives me absolutely crazy.
Flattery will get you nowhere, but don't stop trying.
Quoting scaramanga1:
Last film I watched was El Mariachi on DVD - It is the original Desperado - both are directed by Robert Rodriguez -who completes his trilogy of gun toting guitar playing tales with Once upon a time in Mexico, with a fantastic performance by Johnny Depp. My wife bought me the boxset -and although I watched Desperado and OUTIM as soon as I got the DVD's a couple of month's ago - I didn't actually watch El Mariachi until yesterday. It was funny to watch as you see elements that have been carried over into the much bigger budgeted subsequent films.
yeah i have this dvd except OUTIM el marriachi is wowww!!!!!!! $7000 movie !!!!! but so good!
Vertigo-I had been meaning to watch this for ages and finally found the time to do it. I was completely blown away; it has easily Jimmy Stewart's and Kim Novak's most complex portrayals. It definitely deserves to be called one of Hitchcock's masterpieces.
That, and Bernard Herrmann's score is one of the most haunting ones I've ever heard.
Flattery will get you nowhere, but don't stop trying.
Watched Saw on Saturday night. I've seen it before, and I actually really like the whole idea behind it. Some of the acting was a bit off, but I really do like the movie.
Yesterday, I watched both Resident Evils (the first one, immediately followed by Apocalypse) and later I went out to see Constantine. I can see how both Resident Evil movies are shunned so much, but I really enjoyed them (probably because I liked the games as well). Even though they weren't defining movies in their genre, they certainly didn't make me feel like I was ripped off by the end.
Constantine was a pretty good movie as well -- I'm actually kind of on the edge about it. On one hand, I HATE Keanu Reeves with a passion. I didn't think he was absolutely dreadful in the movie, as he had some redeeming values, but on the whole I'd say there were various other actors who could have pulled off the look and feel of the character. Heck, they probably could have actually played the character leagues better than he did, too. I probably won't see this movie in theatres again, though I may rent it once it comes to DVD simply to clarify some lingering questions.
I thought the guy who played Belthazar did a fantastic job, though. He was very cool.
The Rules Of Attraction (no, not the Pierce Brosnan film, that's Laws Of Attraction).
Hmmm, not a very nice film. That Dawson's bloke looks 35 if he's a day, though he's meant to be a college. Not quite sure who I was meant to empathise with, if anyone.
All trying too hard to be nihilistic and shocking while still tapping into the teen movie formula look. One very good 4min section about a US backpacker's trip around Europe though.
Quoting DFXX: MI:2 surpasses the first one I think, so watch it again, despite the origional having a lot of memorable scenes.
Vertigo is an excellent film and grips you straight from the opening shot of the rooftop chase. I think one of Stewart's greatest films, and along with Rope and Psycho (I haven't seen NbNW) one of Hitchcock's finest works.
I was shocked to see Vertigo didn't get nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, and Hitchcock and Stewart were deprived of even a nomination . Mind you, that's the same group who said Annie was better than Star Wars!
Err...I think you might mean that Stewart's other great Hitchcock film was Rear Window? That would be Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates in Psycho. Otherwise, the mother might turn into a giant rabbit named Harvey ).
Flattery will get you nowhere, but don't stop trying.
"Saw", 2004, Director; James Wan.
Finally managed to see it. Everyone was telling me what a fantastic film it was, and I have to agree. The finest film released last year, in my opinion. The killer was so incredibly clever, and I cringed at half of the film, due to the gore. The clown puppet thing was horrible!
But people should watch the film most for its excellent, and unexpected twist at the end. One of horror's finest, and I can only hope that the sequel doesn't shame this masterpiece!
"Panic Room", 2002.
I've seen it a few times before. There are some great performances here, but my favourite is from Forest Whitaker. It's a film that keeps the interest of the audience throughout, and is rather tense in places also.
I recommend it; also watch out for Patrick Bauchau (Scarpine in AVTAK) as Jodie Foster's ex-husband!
Highly recommendable, provided you like monster movies. It is refreshingly free from cliches -- well, some of them anyway.
(PS. You have a great avatar, General_Ourumov. Truly one of movie history's most chilling characters.)
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Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,718Chief of Staff
Dodgeball.
Really enjoyed it, but then I didn't have high hopes for it in the first place. There are enough decent laughs all the way through to keep you entertained, even if your never in any doubt how it will end.
OK as a slice of life, a bit American Graffiti but updated to the Seventies with pot and stuff.
Nothing too much happens. It's got a whiff of that film Almost Famous about it, a sort of coming-of-age movie.
Notable for some stars who went on to great things (ish) Matthew McConaughey, Parker Posey, Ben Affleck and that bird from The Fifth Element (Milla Jovich or something).
Very good film, well-staged and well-acted. Hilary Swank was amazing. You could tell she put in long hours at the gym building her body and learning to box -- she was totally believable as a boxer. Clint was very good, although he's so emotionally constricted as an actor that I have a hard time telling his performances from one another. Morgan Freeman was his usual excellent self, but there was nothing especially remarkable about his character or his performance -- if he wins Best Supporting Actor, it will be for his body of work, not this performance.
The film plays in three separate acts, which I won't divulge. I will say that the first hour has many very funny moments, which I had not expected. There's a conversation about socks that is priceless.
I knew the spoiler coming in, which probably diminished my enjoyment a bit. My other gripe is that too many characters were drawn too black-and-white -- the German boxer and Maggie's family in particular. It's almost like Eastwood was moralizing too much.
Last film I saw in theaters was Hotel Rwanda. Fantastic film, its this year's Schindler's List.
But just yesterday I watched Citizen Kane. It's such an unbelievable movie, especially for 1941. I just don't understand when people just stop it halfway through because its "boring". Oh well.
For now, I shall go watch Rocky.
Oh, and Sir Miles...The Village is awful. Shayamalan's first two were not just his best, but his only good films.
Monster - Excellent movie, especially with all the makeup Charlize Theron had to put on to make her look like crap. I was kind of in denial for the 1st 1/2 of the movie saying to myself 'That can't be her (Theron)!
Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,718Chief of Staff
I watched Ray last night. A great film that pulled few punches and a super performance from Jamie Foxx - born for the role ? I think so. I'm glad he won the Oscar.
Closer with Jude Law, Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman and of course Clive Owen.
Enjoyed it a lot, good performances though neither Law or Owen were quite transcendental.
Owen has that goofy, toothy oafish grin but I guess that was his character. Good presence and acting but doesn't quite have star quality or subtly breaking down the fourth wall that the other best Bonds have.
You might almost have cast Harry H Corbett (Steptoe junior) instead of Roger Moore for Live And Let Die.
Too old to be the young Bond of Casino Royale. Or a new Bond period, unless just hired for a one-off.
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Like the author of Eats, Shoots, and Leaves, I can't figure out WHY they managed to get away with not having an apostrophe in the title! It drives me absolutely crazy.
That, and Bernard Herrmann's score is one of the most haunting ones I've ever heard.
Yesterday, I watched both Resident Evils (the first one, immediately followed by Apocalypse) and later I went out to see Constantine. I can see how both Resident Evil movies are shunned so much, but I really enjoyed them (probably because I liked the games as well). Even though they weren't defining movies in their genre, they certainly didn't make me feel like I was ripped off by the end.
Constantine was a pretty good movie as well -- I'm actually kind of on the edge about it. On one hand, I HATE Keanu Reeves with a passion. I didn't think he was absolutely dreadful in the movie, as he had some redeeming values, but on the whole I'd say there were various other actors who could have pulled off the look and feel of the character. Heck, they probably could have actually played the character leagues better than he did, too. I probably won't see this movie in theatres again, though I may rent it once it comes to DVD simply to clarify some lingering questions.
I thought the guy who played Belthazar did a fantastic job, though. He was very cool.
Hmmm, not a very nice film. That Dawson's bloke looks 35 if he's a day, though he's meant to be a college. Not quite sure who I was meant to empathise with, if anyone.
All trying too hard to be nihilistic and shocking while still tapping into the teen movie formula look. One very good 4min section about a US backpacker's trip around Europe though.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Very shocking movie, mainly due to the fact I lived in the next town over, in the mid to late 80's. I say they were guilty .
Interesting and sobering message, but not the world's greatest diaster movie.
Yeah, but you were just told by the local police to say that...
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Err...I think you might mean that Stewart's other great Hitchcock film was Rear Window? That would be Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates in Psycho. Otherwise, the mother might turn into a giant rabbit named Harvey
Finally managed to see it. Everyone was telling me what a fantastic film it was, and I have to agree. The finest film released last year, in my opinion. The killer was so incredibly clever, and I cringed at half of the film, due to the gore. The clown puppet thing was horrible!
But people should watch the film most for its excellent, and unexpected twist at the end. One of horror's finest, and I can only hope that the sequel doesn't shame this masterpiece!
I've seen it a few times before. There are some great performances here, but my favourite is from Forest Whitaker. It's a film that keeps the interest of the audience throughout, and is rather tense in places also.
I recommend it; also watch out for Patrick Bauchau (Scarpine in AVTAK) as Jodie Foster's ex-husband!
Highly recommendable, provided you like monster movies. It is refreshingly free from cliches -- well, some of them anyway.
(PS. You have a great avatar, General_Ourumov. Truly one of movie history's most chilling characters.)
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Really enjoyed it, but then I didn't have high hopes for it in the first place. There are enough decent laughs all the way through to keep you entertained, even if your never in any doubt how it will end.
I couldn't agree more, and Fonda was irreplacable, perfect for the role.
Thought he deserved some recognition.
OK as a slice of life, a bit American Graffiti but updated to the Seventies with pot and stuff.
Nothing too much happens. It's got a whiff of that film Almost Famous about it, a sort of coming-of-age movie.
Notable for some stars who went on to great things (ish) Matthew McConaughey, Parker Posey, Ben Affleck and that bird from The Fifth Element (Milla Jovich or something).
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Very good film, well-staged and well-acted. Hilary Swank was amazing. You could tell she put in long hours at the gym building her body and learning to box -- she was totally believable as a boxer. Clint was very good, although he's so emotionally constricted as an actor that I have a hard time telling his performances from one another. Morgan Freeman was his usual excellent self, but there was nothing especially remarkable about his character or his performance -- if he wins Best Supporting Actor, it will be for his body of work, not this performance.
The film plays in three separate acts, which I won't divulge. I will say that the first hour has many very funny moments, which I had not expected. There's a conversation about socks that is priceless.
I knew the spoiler coming in, which probably diminished my enjoyment a bit. My other gripe is that too many characters were drawn too black-and-white -- the German boxer and Maggie's family in particular. It's almost like Eastwood was moralizing too much.
Overall, though -- very high-quality cinema.
This is a good film but there are certain parts of it which are simply not as good as the original with Michael Caine.
Some great stunts which made the film even more enjoyable to watch.
Overall a good film, would recommend.
Good story/plot. Wooden acting by some of the leads, but a highly unusual casting.
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But just yesterday I watched Citizen Kane. It's such an unbelievable movie, especially for 1941. I just don't understand when people just stop it halfway through because its "boring". Oh well.
For now, I shall go watch Rocky.
Oh, and Sir Miles...The Village is awful. Shayamalan's first two were not just his best, but his only good films.
Go here if you want to strengthen your opinion: http://maddox.xmission.com/signs.html
Enjoyed it a lot, good performances though neither Law or Owen were quite transcendental.
Owen has that goofy, toothy oafish grin but I guess that was his character. Good presence and acting but doesn't quite have star quality or subtly breaking down the fourth wall that the other best Bonds have.
You might almost have cast Harry H Corbett (Steptoe junior) instead of Roger Moore for Live And Let Die.
Too old to be the young Bond of Casino Royale. Or a new Bond period, unless just hired for a one-off.
But Closer is well worth seeing.
Roger Moore 1927-2017