Movies and TV Movies - Page 369

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.

irishjayhawk · 07-24-2010, 06:18 PM

Probably old news, but Moon is on netflix on-demand, for those who haven't seen it.

irishjayhawk · 07-24-2010, 11:18 PM

Just watched Panic Room.

It was pretty decent, actually. Not much in the way of saying anything about anything but a good thriller.

Except that we didn't get to see what happened with Whitaker's character. I was extremely disappointed they didn't close that. Though, I can see why Whitaker took the role. I couldn't imagine why before I'd seen it.

Also, Kristen Stewart looked like McCully Culkin in this movie. It took some getting used to. I like the Adventureland K. Stewart. Sidenote: she doesn't lick her lips before each line in this movie. Someone coached her, it looks like.

Overall, worth a watch when one's bored.

**Buehler445** · 07-25-2010, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk

Just watched Panic Room.

It was pretty decent, actually. Not much in the way of saying anything about anything but a good thriller.

Except that we didn't get to see what happened with Whitaker's character. I was extremely disappointed they didn't close that. Though, I can see why Whitaker took the role. I couldn't imagine why before I'd seen it.

Also, Kristen Stewart looked like McCully Culkin in this movie. It took some getting used to. I like the Adventureland K. Stewart. Sidenote: she doesn't lick her lips before each line in this movie. Someone coached her, it looks like.

Overall, worth a watch when one's bored.

I liked it. I thought it was well done. And Jodi Foster looked good in it.

Red Brooklyn · 07-25-2010, 08:07 AM

Panic Room is a severly under rated movie.

irishjayhawk · 07-25-2010, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Brooklyn

Panic Room is a severly under rated movie.

I might even agree with that, but more because people hate on it than it being a hidden gem.

And Jodie did look good in some shots. It was kinda weird.

Red Brooklyn · 07-25-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk

I might even agree with that, but more because people hate on it than it being a hidden gem.

And Jodie did look good in some shots. It was kinda weird.

Oh exactly. It's not a masterpiece. It's not Hitchcock. It's not even Fincher's best work, relaly.

And a lot of people have seen it. It's not like it slipped under the radar. But so many people bag on this movie, and I don't get it. It's far from bad - hell, it's far from mediocre.

It's a solid, well made, compelling moral thriller. Solid B leaning toward B+

ragedogg69 · 07-25-2010, 05:34 PM

My netflix queue is running on fumes. My streaming is packed with great movies, but the actual mailing side has 13 movies and only 4 are at or above 3 stars.

Any must see movies you would recommend?

**Reaper16** · 07-25-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ragedogg69

My netflix queue is running on fumes. My streaming is packed with great movies, but the actual mailing side has 13 movies and only 4 are at or above 3 stars.

Any must see movies you would recommend?

Explore the Award Winners lists at Netflix: http://www.netflix.com/AwardsHome?ln...nkce=ttdvdsnaw

**Lzen** · 07-26-2010, 09:53 AM

I finally watched Avatar the other night. Loved it. Yeah, yeah, I know the story has been done before. Doesn't matter. I haven't seen a lot of those movies anyway. Besides, I think the story was a unique twist on it. The visuals and CGI were amazing. The wife thought it was okay but didn't care much for the tree hugger aspect, but that part didn't really bother me. I understand why this movie got all the hype it did.

Perhaps over time my opinion will lower a bit. But as of now, I think this is definitely one of the better flicks in awhile.

thecoffeeguy · 07-26-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Otter

http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/Below...9?trkid=921403

Decent little horror flick available streaming on Netflix.

sounds cool.

Starting it up now.

Sure-Oz · 07-26-2010, 02:36 PM

http://thetownmovie.warnerbros.com/

Saw this trailer during inception, looks pretty good

**The Franchise** · 07-26-2010, 02:38 PM

Watched "The Crazies" and "The Wolfman" this weekend. Not as bad as I thought.

Theolotus · 07-26-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ragedogg69

My netflix queue is running on fumes. My streaming is packed with great movies, but the actual mailing side has 13 movies and only 4 are at or above 3 stars.

Any must see movies you would recommend?

Are you wanting new movies? Old movies?

New
The Book of Eli- A great "After the End" type of movie. Denzel give a great performance without trying to be Mad Max.

Kinda New
Serenity-Space Western that is alot cooler than it may sound at first.

Older
Indiana Jones-'nuff said

**Lzen** · 07-26-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Theolotus

Are you wanting new movies? Old movies?

New
The Book of Eli- A great "After the End" type of movie. Denzel give a great performance without trying to be Mad Max.

Kinda New
Serenity-Space Western that is alot cooler than it may sound at first.

Older
Indiana Jones-'nuff said

Serenity is available for instant viewing, btw.

Theolotus · 07-26-2010, 04:04 PM

Even Better! Lol

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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07-24-2010, 11:18 PM	#5522
irishjayhawk Feelin' Alright Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	Just watched Panic Room. It was pretty decent, actually. Not much in the way of saying anything about anything but a good thriller. Except that we didn't get to see what happened with Whitaker's character. I was extremely disappointed they didn't close that. Though, I can see why Whitaker took the role. I couldn't imagine why before I'd seen it. Also, Kristen Stewart looked like McCully Culkin in this movie. It took some getting used to. I like the Adventureland K. Stewart. Sidenote: she doesn't lick her lips before each line in this movie. Someone coached her, it looks like. Overall, worth a watch when one's bored. __________________ "Think about how stupid the average person is. Then remember that half the people in the world are stupider than that." --George Carlin
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07-25-2010, 08:07 AM	#5524
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ragedogg69 Oh yeah..... you like that Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Casino cash: $10014832	My netflix queue is running on fumes. My streaming is packed with great movies, but the actual mailing side has 13 movies and only 4 are at or above 3 stars. Any must see movies you would recommend? __________________ “You think Denver has the greatest fans? Well, they aren’t.” -- Jake Plummer Don't believe me? http://deadspin.com/sports/nfl/plummer-asks-the-world-who-wants-some-131609.php
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07-26-2010, 09:53 AM	#5529
Lzen Supporter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16 Casino cash: $2230692	I finally watched Avatar the other night. Loved it. Yeah, yeah, I know the story has been done before. Doesn't matter. I haven't seen a lot of those movies anyway. Besides, I think the story was a unique twist on it. The visuals and CGI were amazing. The wife thought it was okay but didn't care much for the tree hugger aspect, but that part didn't really bother me. I understand why this movie got all the hype it did. Perhaps over time my opinion will lower a bit. But as of now, I think this is definitely one of the better flicks in awhile. __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...skydiving is not for you.
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