Movies and TV Movies - Page 36

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.

KevB · 08-05-2008, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

If anyone is interested in seeing more Christian Bale flicks, due to the popularity of TDK, I'd recommend The Machinist as well as Equilibrium. The latter is a dystopian 1984-clone, but still awesome. The Machinist is almost like a neo-noir version of Memento with a phenomenal physical performance by Bale.

I believe I read (or heard?) that Bale went from The Machinist to Batman Begins in 6 months. Amazing.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 08-05-2008, 06:53 AM

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I believe I read (or heard?) that Bale went from The Machinist to Batman Begins in 6 months. Amazing.

Yup. Gained like 60 or 70 pounds for the role too. He was absolutely emaciated by the end of shooting The Machinist.

**Baby Lee** · 08-05-2008, 08:06 AM

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It's a Roland Emmerich film. That's axiomatic.

I heard he, Renny Harlan and McG are teaming up for something BIG!!!

KevB · 08-05-2008, 10:46 PM

Alien vs. Predator Requiem : That was as bad as I'd read it was. Way too dark, and some really hokey scenes that didn't have the intended effect. Some decent special effects, and Jesse at the pool was nice. Otherwise, don't expect much and it will meet your expectations.

Miles · 08-05-2008, 11:10 PM

I watched "Death at a Funeral" earlier tonight and it was pretty hilarious. Well worth a rental if you enjoy black comedies.

irishjayhawk · 08-05-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

I watched "Death at a Funeral" earlier tonight and it was pretty hilarious. Well worth a rental if you enjoy black comedies.

I forgot to mention that one. I liked it, though I did feel it felt short.

**Baby Lee** · 08-07-2008, 07:15 AM

He may be down, but he damn sure ain't out. I liked 300 more than Ebert, but this is some quality writing.

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/...IEWS/506949713

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Originally Posted by Ebert

The Spartans travel light. They come bare-chested, dressed in sandals, bikini briefs and capes. They carry swords and shields. At the right time, they produce helmets which must have been concealed in their loincloths. Also apples. And from the looks of them, protein shakes. They are very athletic, able to construct a towering wall of thousands of dead Persians in hours, even after going to all the trouble of butchering them. When they go into battle, their pep talks sound like the screams of drunken sports fans swarming onto the field.

**noa** · 08-07-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

I watched "Death at a Funeral" earlier tonight and it was pretty hilarious. Well worth a rental if you enjoy black comedies.

Yeah, I liked it. Always a fan of Alan Tudyk and dysfunctional families.

**noa** · 08-07-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

He may be down, but he damn sure ain't out. I liked 300 more than Ebert, but this is some quality writing.

BL, have you ever read movie reviews by Stanley Kauffman? IMO, he is the best writer of any movie reviewer, but he rarely covers big, popular flicks. Mostly foreign or artsy films, and his writing is stunning. He's 92 years old and still puts out quality stuff every other week.

ChiefsFan4Life · 08-09-2008, 05:32 PM

I watched There Will Be Blood today and I have to say it is one of the slowest, most boring, un-entertaining, waste-of-time movies I've ever seen in my life.

0 stars out of 5

KCCHIEFS27 · 08-09-2008, 06:07 PM

Harold and Kumar Escape Guantanamo Bay...WAY BETTER than the first one.

Sure-Oz · 08-09-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsFan4Life

I watched There Will Be Blood today and I have to say it is one of the slowest, most boring, un-entertaining, waste-of-time movies I've ever seen in my life.

0 stars out of 5

I just got that from netflix for bluray....hmm wondering now if i should watch it.

I just watched jumper last night, entertaining and stupid, no real plot line or origin on the jumpers or whatever.

2/5 stars

**Fire Me Boy!** · 08-09-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I just got that from netflix for bluray....hmm wondering now if i should watch it.

I just watched jumper last night, entertaining and stupid, no real plot line or origin on the jumpers or whatever.

2/5 stars

CFL is clearly a moron. There Will be Blood is incredible. But don't go in expecting a blood bath. It's not that kind of blood. Not an action flick at all.

Sure-Oz · 08-09-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

CFL is clearly a moron. There Will be Blood is incredible. But don't go in expecting a blood bath. It's not that kind of blood. Not an action flick at all.

I've had it set on top priority for Bluray and finally have gotten it after 4 weeks...

So i'll definetly give it a shot. Heard it was supposed to be good...probably couldve gotten it the first week but i hold off for the blurays on certain movies

ChiefsFan4Life · 08-09-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

CFL is clearly a moron.

Because I don't agree that it's a great film? Ha

I think I'll download a movie tonight just for you

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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08-05-2008, 10:46 PM	#529
KevB Agree to Disagree Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The State of Euphoria Casino cash: $10026612	Alien vs. Predator Requiem : That was as bad as I'd read it was. Way too dark, and some really hokey scenes that didn't have the intended effect. Some decent special effects, and Jesse at the pool was nice. Otherwise, don't expect much and it will meet your expectations.
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08-05-2008, 11:10 PM	#530
Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $1692400	I watched "Death at a Funeral" earlier tonight and it was pretty hilarious. Well worth a rental if you enjoy black comedies.
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ChiefsFan4Life DT: HOF Class of 2009 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: House Springs, MO Casino cash: $10004900	I watched There Will Be Blood today and I have to say it is one of the slowest, most boring, un-entertaining, waste-of-time movies I've ever seen in my life. 0 stars out of 5
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08-09-2008, 06:07 PM	#536
KCCHIEFS27 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KS Casino cash: $10019064	Harold and Kumar Escape Guantanamo Bay...WAY BETTER than the first one.
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