Movies and TV Movies - Page 235

irishjayhawk · 10-13-2007, 11:31 PM

Yeah, so I saw a lot of movies this weekend.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age - Mediocre, at best. Slow and dragged on. Shorten it to 2 hours and it's golden. It's not, so it fails.

Michael Clayton - Amazing. Everything about it is awesome. However, it's VERY complex and mind bending. You have to think, so be prepared. I still feel like I'm missing key details of exactly what happened. Gotta see it again.

Across the Universe - Perfect is one word that comes to mind. It just works. And, contrary to many people I bet, the movie is best viewed sober. Trust me.

Miles · 09-16-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

"Sunshine" will be here tomorrow via netflix (blu-ray). It seems to be a must see from the masses here!

Damn good flick and one of my recent favorites but I am a bit of a sci-fi geek. Just try to not let the hype build it up to something unreasonable.

If you have a home theater be sure to crank it up because the blu ray has rather good sound with some hard hitting bass. Visuals are also quite nice.

Jenson71 · 09-16-2009, 01:01 AM

I just caught the last hour and 20 minutes of the 1958 'Titanic': A Night to Remember. It holds up very well, even stacked up against the 1997 movie, although for understandable reasons, it's not quite as dramatic and exciting. There are some very touching moments though, dealing with human emotions and actions amidst disaster and it is all very nicely paced with the interlocking tension.

DeepPurple · 09-16-2009, 08:59 AM

Something I haven't seen mentioned about "Sunshine" is the audio. I've got the surround with center channel and sub-woofer and the sound from that movie is like a Rick Wakeman concert, incredible, so besides the visuals the audio is the best I've ever heard in a film. I didn't mind the sci-fi aspect that's been mentioned because the entire premise is sci-fi unless you believe we can send a spaceship to the sun.

Two others I seen mentioned, Passengers was way better than I expected, a strong 7 on the scale. However, the other Anne Hathaway film Rachel Getting Married was way over-hyped, in fact it was one of the most horrible movies I watched last year and my wife and I laughed all the way through the film because it was so over-the-top.

DJJasonp · 09-16-2009, 02:56 PM

Watched the blu-ray Director's cut of "Dark City".....for those of you who havent seen it....highly reccomend it....and for fans of the original....the director's cut helps explain a few things without being blatant.

It looks great on blu-ray by the way.

Simply Red · 09-16-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Any good? The movie that is.

I have seen a few Michelangelo Antonioni flicks and while difficult at times, I enjoyed them.

once i watch, will let you know, bud.

**luv** · 09-16-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Both of those films were among last year's best.

I really liked Rachel Getting Married. Excellent.

Sure-Oz · 09-16-2009, 07:32 PM

I have adventureland and sunshine cleaning coming from netflix

bought wolverine on bluray as well

Stryker · 09-16-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Damn good flick and one of my recent favorites but I am a bit of a sci-fi geek. Just try to not let the hype build it up to something unreasonable.

If you have a home theater be sure to crank it up because the blu ray has rather good sound with some hard hitting bass. Visuals are also quite nice.

I am a sci-fi geek as well. Star Trek, Star Wars, Matrix, Event Horizon - yadda, yadda.

Thanks for the tip!

Stryker · 09-16-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I have adventureland and sunshine cleaning coming from netflix

bought wolverine on bluray as well

Got Wolverine also but have not seen it yet.

Stryker · 09-16-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DJJasonp

Watched the blu-ray Director's cut of "Dark City".....for those of you who havent seen it....highly reccomend it....and for fans of the original....the director's cut helps explain a few things without being blatant.

It looks great on blu-ray by the way.

Have not seen "Dark City". Going in my que now. Thanks!

Miles · 09-16-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I really liked Rachel Getting Married. Excellent.

Despite the critical praise I didn't like it at all. Might be that I am outside the target audience but I usually enjoy indy dramas. The combo of slow pacing and a very irritating main character is not one I cared for.

As a side note, it was interesting that the guy from TV on the Radio was the groom.

Miles · 09-16-2009, 11:42 PM

Watched Wolverine tonight. I had little expectations and have no frame of reference from the comic books since I don't know anything about them. Thought it was mostly predictable and loaded with clichés but also had some rather entertaining moments. Overall pretty enjoyable action flick.

Simply Red · 09-17-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Watched Wolverine tonight. I had little expectations and have no frame of reference from the comic books since I don't know anything about them. Thought it was mostly predictable and loaded with clichés but also had some rather entertaining moments. Overall pretty enjoyable action flick.

I'm all over The Passenger, I'm 12 mins in. But i'm really tired.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 09-22-2009, 09:23 PM

"Gamer"

Could not have been lamer.

Chiefnj2 · 09-22-2009, 10:20 PM

The Hangover - Very funny. Might be the funniest movie I've seen this year.

Adventureland - A bit jumpy in the storyline, but a decent movie that 40 somethings will relate to and enjoy. I ended up caring abut the characters more than I thought I would midway through the movie.

10-13-2007, 11:31 PM
irishjayhawk Feelin' Alright Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	Movies Yeah, so I saw a lot of movies this weekend. Elizabeth: The Golden Age - Mediocre, at best. Slow and dragged on. Shorten it to 2 hours and it's golden. It's not, so it fails. Michael Clayton - Amazing. Everything about it is awesome. However, it's VERY complex and mind bending. You have to think, so be prepared. I still feel like I'm missing key details of exactly what happened. Gotta see it again. Across the Universe - Perfect is one word that comes to mind. It just works. And, contrary to many people I bet, the movie is best viewed sober. Trust me.
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09-16-2009, 01:01 AM	#3512
Jenson71 fides quaerens intellectum Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: United States Casino cash: $8330900	I just caught the last hour and 20 minutes of the 1958 'Titanic': A Night to Remember. It holds up very well, even stacked up against the 1997 movie, although for understandable reasons, it's not quite as dramatic and exciting. There are some very touching moments though, dealing with human emotions and actions amidst disaster and it is all very nicely paced with the interlocking tension.
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09-16-2009, 08:59 AM	#3513
DeepPurple I could of gone pro Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Villages, Florida Casino cash: $10005676	Something I haven't seen mentioned about "Sunshine" is the audio. I've got the surround with center channel and sub-woofer and the sound from that movie is like a Rick Wakeman concert, incredible, so besides the visuals the audio is the best I've ever heard in a film. I didn't mind the sci-fi aspect that's been mentioned because the entire premise is sci-fi unless you believe we can send a spaceship to the sun. Two others I seen mentioned, Passengers was way better than I expected, a strong 7 on the scale. However, the other Anne Hathaway film Rachel Getting Married was way over-hyped, in fact it was one of the most horrible movies I watched last year and my wife and I laughed all the way through the film because it was so over-the-top.
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09-16-2009, 02:56 PM	#3514
DJJasonp My work speaks for itself!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $1975200	Watched the blu-ray Director's cut of "Dark City".....for those of you who havent seen it....highly reccomend it....and for fans of the original....the director's cut helps explain a few things without being blatant. It looks great on blu-ray by the way. __________________ Its easier to fool a man, than to convince a man he's been fooled.
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09-16-2009, 07:32 PM	#3517
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $3419383	I have adventureland and sunshine cleaning coming from netflix bought wolverine on bluray as well
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09-16-2009, 11:42 PM	#3522
Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $1662400	Watched Wolverine tonight. I had little expectations and have no frame of reference from the comic books since I don't know anything about them. Thought it was mostly predictable and loaded with clichés but also had some rather entertaining moments. Overall pretty enjoyable action flick.
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09-22-2009, 09:23 PM	#3524
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09-22-2009, 10:20 PM	#3525
Chiefnj2 In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Casino cash: $7873688	The Hangover - Very funny. Might be the funniest movie I've seen this year. Adventureland - A bit jumpy in the storyline, but a decent movie that 40 somethings will relate to and enjoy. I ended up caring abut the characters more than I thought I would midway through the movie. __________________ Mismanaging the clock.
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