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[Danoff]

Funny People 👎👎

Only one character is remotely likable, and he's a little spineless. Some people like long, rambling, directionless movies about personal relationships and life struggles. Not me.

It has funny moments, tons of cameos, some funny standup comedy, but mostly it's just boring and irritating.

Avoid.

 

[Diego440]

Quantum of Solace (Marc Forster, 2008) -- Certainly not the best Bond film and surely not the worst either... a good contender for 'most average Bond film', IMO. Nothing really notable about it except some instances of impressive SFX. Worth the watch, though. 6/10

 

[NISM0_SKYLINE]

Has anybody seen The Road? I'm not expecting it to be a smash hit, but it looked interesting. But it also looks like it could be one of those movies that they show all the good parts in the commercial and the rest of the movie is slow. I'm probably going to rent it, but I was wondering.

I watched Angels and Demons last night. It was too bad, a little slow at parts but overall it wasn't too bad. The first half of the movie I thought it was part of the National Treasure series for some reason so I was a little lost. I'd give it a 8.5/10

 

[Touring Mars]

Hunger (Steve McQueen, 2008) -- Wow. I really didn't expect this movie to be what it is. I first read the plot: The last six weeks of the life of the Irish republican hunger striker Bobby Sands. But the movie is so much more than that. First of all, the last 6 weeks of Bobby Sands take place during the last 30 minutes of the movie. The first 45 minutes are about the harsh reality of the IRA prisoners during the 'blanket' and 'no-wash' period in the late 70s and early 80s, to the point where I felt sick to my stomach from the abuses and attrocities the inmates had to endure, and the movie makes no effort to disguise them to be more acceptable... this is intense! Acting by Michael Fassbender (as Bobby Sands) is very impressive and the movie might very well be among the best I've seen. What is equally impressive is that it's the first movie by director Steve McQueen (no relation to Bullitt's Steve McQueen). Despite the movie being in a very closed and almost unintelligible Irish, there's very little talking, so there's little chance to get lost with it. In fact, the first proper dialogue comes at the 45-minute mark, lasts for about 20 minutes and that's it.

Score comes as no surprise since it really is that good, though you might want to avoid it if you're easily sickened. 10/10

For those of you in the UK, Hunger is premiering on network television tonight on Channel 4. I saw the film for the first time last night (great timing on the rental, eh?) and it is seriously impressive, although it is not the sort of film I can see myself watching many more times.

The best scene for me is the discussion between Sands and the priest, which starts off sounding slightly scripted, but transforms into a very powerful scene - and both actors deserve tremendous credit for the subtlety of their performances.

 

[Turbo-Kai]

two of my favourites:
1) gumball [the classic one with the final: cobra vs ferrari! Damn good stuff]
2) car napping (ordered - stolen - delivered) [german movie...mostly unknown but nevertheless impressive!]

 

[Diego440]

The best scene for me is the discussion between Sands and the priest, which starts off sounding slightly scripted, but transforms into a very powerful scene - and both actors deserve tremendous credit for the subtlety of their performances.

Not to mention it's somewhat the only dialogue in the movie. I'm actually amazed it turned out so good... although the movie is quite cringe-worthy in many scenes, the whole action-dialogue-action formula seemed to really pan out nicely in the movie. Definitely one of my favourites.

@Turbo-Kai: What's the original name of car napping?

 

[Diego440]

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Steven Spielberg, 2008) -- Yet another movie in a seemingly endless stream of unnecessary sequels and revivals of action heroes left behind in the 90s. This time around with more pathetic and unreal storylines and a recycling of older characters that doesn't seem plausible. Also, uses CGI like it's tapwater and has more holes in the plot than a 1950s B-movie. Most 'action' scenes made me realise Harrison Ford is indeed too old for the game and the saga should've been left as a (great!) trilogy. This one just cheapens and destroys the whole Indiana Jones legacy. 4.5/10

 

[Northstar]

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[b]Funny People[/b] 👎👎

Only one character is remotely likable, and he's a little spineless. Some people like long, rambling, directionless movies about personal relationships and life struggles. Not me.

It has funny moments, tons of cameos, some funny standup comedy, but mostly it's just boring and irritating.

Avoid.[/QUOTE]

I have learned to avoid any Adam Sandler movie that wasn't filmed in the 90's. Mr. Deeds and Anger Management were decent but nowhere near as good as his earlier movies.

 

[Diego440]

I have learned to avoid any Adam Sandler movie that wasn't filmed in the 90's. Mr. Deeds and Anger Management were decent but nowhere near as good as his earlier movies.

Probably not your style, but have you seen Punch Drunk Love?

 

[Public'sTwin]

Just saw Avatar.

Withholding reviews for further rumination.

 

[Diego440]

After Sex (2007) -- Sex is a background to examine intimacy and vulnerability. Looks at the complexity of modern day relationships told through nine (or was it eight?) separate couples. The movie works well as a series of shorts in which some are good and others not really, but as a whole, the movie falls short of any kind of message or meaningness. There's a few interesting tidbits, but the movie never really 'takes off'. Could've been better if it weren't looking for so much 'happily-ever-after' in every scene. 6/10

 

[Public'sTwin]

After Sex (2007) -- Sex is a background to examine intimacy and vulnerability. Looks at the complexity of modern day relationships told through nine (or was it eight?) separate couples. The movie works well as a series of shorts in which some are good and others not really, but as a whole, the movie falls short of any kind of message or meaningness. There's a few interesting tidbits, but the movie never really 'takes off'. Could've been better if it weren't looking for so much 'happily-ever-after' in every scene. 6/10

Is this the one where one guy has his first gay encounter and they have a "heart-to-heart"/fight about it? I seem to recall that scene being very trite and clichéd.

 

[Diego440]

Yep, that's the one... which ties in with what I said about 'happily ever after' cliche'd scenes.

 

[Driving Park]

G.I. Joe - The Rise of Cobra - 7/10

I finally saw this movie and was pretty pleased with it. Yeah it's plot was not the best we've seen but it had plenty of action, and I enjoyed the fact that even if you'd never watched the original G.I. Joe, it would still be an entertaining movie, but if you did (like me), you appreciate how many characters from the original were in the movie, and there were references to several others (Dr. Mindbender for one). I thought it had good flow and the pace wasn't too fast or too slow. I'm looking forward to the sequel that was very obviously hinted at at the end.

 

[Diego440]

The Producers (Mel Brooks, 1968) -- Broadway producers Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom make money by producing a sure-fire flop. I remember liking Mel Brooks' movies when I was a kid because the comedy was pretty absurd and dumb, but nowadays it really annoys me. Scenes are over acted and relying on the dumb factor to be funny. Then again, I get this reaction whenever I watch most of the comedies from the 60s and 70s. 4/10

 

[TB]

The Producers

I've never seen the movie but I saw the play with my wife at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater (Main Dinner Theater - table 230 👍). We were sitting next to two older guys who were very obviously gay, which had me a bit worried. Did they know about all the gay jokes? My mind was put at ease when they started laughing at said jokes more than we were.

 

[Diego440]

Yeah, I heard the play is quite popular and the movie apparently is quite faithful to it. Yet it's a bit dated, IMO. Then again, the movie is from 1968!



Terminator Salvation (McG, 2009) -- McG tries again to redeem himself from directing both of Charlie's Angels movies and frankly, I think he's doing a good job. While the movie's cliche'd lines and stupid 'nods' towards the previous installments are still there, the action scenes are pretty decent. Sound is also good. In short, it isn't as good as The Terminator and T2, but it's fun... and it's much, much better than Terminator 3. The movie also uses CGI like it's tap water, but it's expected. 6/10

 

[boiltheocean]

Brighton Ain't Ready

This must be the fourth time I've seen this BMX Film now, ever single time it still amazes me though.



Best Rollback I've ever seen, probably ever done.​

 

[Northstar]

Bruno- 2/10

It had it's funny moments, however the couple scenes that made me wonder how the movie made theaters brings it way down. It feels more scripted than Borat which is what made that movie so good(the randomness).


I'm watching Inglorious Basterds now so that will hopefully make up for it.

Inglorious Basterds- 9/10

I loved the movie, the way it had two story lines that intertwined throughout the movie was amazing. I'm a little disappointed by the amount of action though, I was expecting a little more from a Quentin Tarantino film. I also liked seeing one of Dr. Evil's ancestors get in the movie.

 

[Diego440]

The Panic in Needle Park (Jerry Schatzberg, 1971) -- This movie is a stark portrayal of life among a group of heroin addicts who hang out in "Needle Park" in New York City, basically centered around a couple who, although love each other very much, have a massively negative effect on each other's lives, yet they still stick together and never improve their conditions. The movie could've been better if it weren't so 70s-ish. It's not too long, though at times I thought it wouldn't end. 6/10

Sztuczki (a.k.a. Tricks) (Andrzej Jakimowski, 2007) -- One of those rare movies where the plot plays second fiddle to the amazing writing and filming. The plot itself isn't that big of a deal, really... but the tracking shots + acting + overall cinematography are amazing. Add to that a very nice and likable kid and a story that'll have you smiling and even laughing on a few occasions, and it's a great movie, even better when it's a Polish, very low-budget one. 7.5/10

 

[a6m5]

Carrier - Highly contagious + fatal disease is killing off the population. There are very few survivors left. Two brothers & their girlfriends are on a mission to get to this deserted beach resort, where they think will be safe, and of course, they run into bunch of stuff.

I love this type of set up, so I am a bit biased here. Even then, this movie is pretty much straight-to-dvd stuff. A good straight-to-dvd. Acting is decent for straight-to-dvd, and so is the plot. Characters are almost OK for straight-to-dvd, cinematography is very good for straight-to-dvd. "D"

Terminator Salvation (McG, 2009) -- McG tries again to redeem himself from directing both of Charlie's Angels movies and frankly, I think he's doing a good job. While the movie's cliche'd lines and stupid 'nods' towards the previous installments are still there, the action scenes are pretty decent. Sound is also good. In short, it isn't as good as The Terminator and T2, but it's fun... and it's much, much better than Terminator 3. The movie also uses CGI like it's tap water, but it's expected. 6/10

Just so the people who haven't seen this know..... This is a snob review, so he actually liked this more along the lines of 7/10.

I liked this one, too. I think the problem with the T3 was that whole Terminator after the target thing was getting a little repetitive. And this funny named director did pull off the SFX quite nicely. I was watching the Arnie scene expecting a carwreck, but that wasn't too bad either. 👍

 

[Diego440]

Dude, a 'snob' review? After watching what I just watched, you should be asking for forgiveness to the whole filmdom in the name of Japan!

Tôkyô Zankoku Keisatsu (a.k.a Tokyo Gore Police) (Yoshihiro Nishimura, 2008) -- My god. This movie sucked so much! First of all, you have to be into these kinds of mvies, which I am not. Had I been into them, I probably would've given it an 8. But the fact remains that it lives up to its name at least on the Gore part... there's gallons and gallons of fake blood and insanely absurd scenes, littered with the pointless plot twists and scenes that really have no place anywhere (like the Wii death game). If you're into Asian gorefests like Ichi the Killer or The story of Ricky, this one's for you. I liked Ichi, but this one really blew me away in terms of crapdom. 2/10

 

[Public'sTwin]

Whatever Works (2009, Woody Allen)

The Gist of it: 2 unlikely folks, one played by Larry David in classic Larry David/Woody Allen/Hollywood Jew pastiche style, the other played by an excellent Evan Rachel Wood, fall in love. It's not exactly a fairytale—Woody Allen, after all—but I was entertained if not entirely engaged throughout. Woody Allen maintains his craft and tact with this film, with classic moments of Manhattan and Annie Hall throughout; it's nothing exceptionally new, but it is exceptionally refined and a great flick at that.

Overall: 8.1/10.

 

[a6m5]

Dude, a 'snob' review? After watching what I just watched, you should be asking for forgiveness to the whole filmdom in the name of Japan!

I already told you what I think about Japanese film industry. Two thumbs down!! And if you liked Ichi the Killer, you like them a lot more than I do.

 

[DRIFT4EVA]

My flatmate and I went and saw Avatar today. Not my thing but still enjoyed it

 

[Joey D]

Sherlock Holmes (2009) - I was disappointed in this movie, especially since I was looking forward to it. The story is pretty lame and at times difficult to follow, although it's pretty easy to figure out who did what and why, so the mystery isn't very good. The acting was "meh" at best, Downey Jr. doesn't really convince me he's from Victorian Britain. It also has the problem of they tried to make it funny but failed. Past that I don't want to say much so I don't give the movie away.

 

[a6m5]

Sherlock Holmes (2009) - I was disappointed in this movie, especially since I was looking forward to it. The story is pretty lame and at times difficult to follow, although it's pretty easy to figure out who did what and why, so the mystery isn't very good. The acting was "meh" at best, Downey Jr. doesn't really convince me he's from Victorian Britain. It also has the problem of they tried to make it funny but failed. Past that I don't want to say much so I don't give the movie away.

That's what I was afraid of. Taking the very best material, best actors, and coming out with something mediocre. Probably at best, too.

P.S. Jude Law strikes me more as Holmes, and Downey looks like he should be Watson.

 

[Diego440]

Ploy (Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, 2007) -- I really didn't know what this movie was about until the very end, and even thenI didn't know what was going on. It's a kind of existential drama about a relationship that is past its 'expiration date' and how the people involved try to hold it together, and a third person who enters the relationship. It's an extremely slow movie and though it only lasted around 105 minutes, it seemed eternal. On the upside, it was very well acted and very different to the usual junk that comes from Thailand in the form of film. 6.5/10

Mesrine: L'instinct de mort (a.k.a. Mesrine: Killer Instinct), Mesrine: L'ennemi public n° 1 (a.k.a. Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1) (Jean-François Richet, 2008) -- Probably one of the best semi-biographical mafia movies made in the last 20 years. Though it doesn't follow the usual mafioso lifestyle of being a 'capo di tutti capo' and all the family ties, it's more like the story of one man (Jacques Mesrine) who I'm almost completely sure is a fictional character who does things real mafiosi did in the 60s and 70s and becomes the movie's antihero. It's very well done, filming is excellent and Vincent Cassell doesn't let down. Mathieu Amalric and Gerard Depardieu are also amazing. I'd class it as one of the best French movies I've ever seen and the quality is good enough to go against any US-made movie of the same style. The movie does suffer from a few shortcomings, but they're easily passable. The first one is a bit more violent and less story-bound than the second, but they're both equally necessary to watch. Meaning that you can't see only one of them, it's a two-part movie. 8.5/10

 

[PureAwesomeness]

Full Metal Jacket - I had never seen this movie before so it was good to see what all the hype was about 22 years on. The Drill Instructor barks out some of the best and most memorable lines of any movie.

9.5/10

 

[Solid Lifters]

Full Metal Jacket - I had never seen this movie before so it was good to see what all the hype was about 22 years on. The Drill Instructor barks out some of the best and most memorable lines of any movie.

9.5/10

I just watched it a few days ago.

The best line by the drill sergeant for me was when Pvt. Pyle was trying to do a pull-up.

Gunnery Sergeant Hartman - "Get up there, Pyle. Pull! PULL, Pyle, PULL! One pull-up, Pyle! Come on, PULL! You gotta' be s***'n me, Pyle! Get your ass up there! Do you mean to tell me that you cannot do one, single pull-up? You are a worthless piece of s***, Pyle! Get outta' my face!"