Movies and TV Movies - Page 314

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.

Frazod · 03-28-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk

If any movie was to win Best Picture this year (weakest year in a long while, I think), it was Up in the Air. Hurt Locker was a close second, but I knew it'd win anyway.

I still say Moon is the best movie I saw last year.

Jenson71 · 03-29-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

Up in the Air is very good. I've got TMWSAG coming on the Netflix tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

Watched "Up in the Air". It's a very good movie that is a good commentary of our current economic times.
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Originally Posted by frazod

Yes. I was frankly amazed by how much I liked it. I thought about halfway through I could spot a cheesy twist ending coming a mile away and that was not the case. Wonderful movie.

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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk

If any movie was to win Best Picture this year (weakest year in a long while, I think), it was Up in the Air. Hurt Locker was a close second, but I knew it'd win anyway.

Add my name to the chorus of those who were impressed by Up in the Air. I absolutely loved it.

Miles · 03-29-2010, 10:34 PM

Brothers was better than I thought it would be but I still prefer the original.

Jenson71 · 03-30-2010, 09:12 AM

So for those who saw Up in the Air, what's your take on what he does at the end?

KCChiefsMan · 03-30-2010, 09:17 AM

well I guess I should add Up in the Air to my que

Jenson71 · 03-30-2010, 09:21 AM

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well I guess I should add Up in the Air to my que

Immediately!

Skyy God · 03-30-2010, 09:45 AM

Saw Sugar last night.... I didn't like as much as appreciate the movie. The filmmakers did an excellent job conveying the crushing isolation of immigrating and the numbers game that is minor league ball.

KCChiefsMan · 03-30-2010, 09:49 AM

if any of you were thinking about renting The Informant, don't bother. Dark comedy my ass. It would have made for a good documentary but this "film" sucked bawls. Plus I really hate it when trailers completely mislead you.

Skyy God · 03-30-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I still say Moon is the best movie I saw last year.

My list would go:

IB
Hurt Locker
Moon
Up in the Air
In the Loop

Didn't see Avatar.

blaise · 03-30-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsMan

if any of you were thinking about renting The Informant, don't bother. Dark comedy my ass. It would have made for a good documentary but this "film" sucked bawls. Plus I really hate it when trailers completely mislead you.

I didn't really care for it either. There just wasn't enough there.

Sure-Oz · 03-30-2010, 11:38 AM

Saw Up in the Air, liked it alot, definetly about the times. Ending was def. not what i thought may happen. Worth a rent...

Sure-Oz · 03-30-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Pittsie

My list would go:

IB
Hurt Locker
Moon
Up in the Air
In the Loop

Didn't see Avatar.

I'd put 500 days of summer on my list if i had one right now

**Reaper16** · 03-30-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pittsie

Saw Sugar last night.... I didn't like as much as appreciate the movie. The filmmakers did an excellent job conveying the crushing isolation of immigrating and the numbers game that is minor league ball.

Sugar placed number 4 on my list of 10 best films of 2009. And yeah, I think I'm better than you for thinking that it is better than you think it is.

Sure-Oz · 03-30-2010, 12:27 PM

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Sugar placed number 4 on my list of 10 best films of 2009. And yeah, I think I'm better than you for thinking that it is better than you think it is.

You work out at globo gym don't you

**Reaper16** · 03-30-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenson71

So for those who saw Up in the Air, what's your take on what he does at the end?

There are two possible interpretations.

1.) He's hardened up after leaving himself vulnerable for the first time in a long time. He's ready to go back out on the road, ready to be the man with an empty backpack once again.

2.) He's been inextricably changed by him leaving himself vulnerable. He's staring at the board of arrivals and departures looking for a place to visit. Remember when it was said to him that "If I had all those miles I would pick a destination and just go there?" That's what Ryan is doing.

Both are equally good and I don't think that there is any way to determine which one is correct. The answer is both. Or neither.

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KCChiefsMan AIC Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Roxbury, MA Casino cash: $10004900	if any of you were thinking about renting The Informant, don't bother. Dark comedy my ass. It would have made for a good documentary but this "film" sucked bawls. Plus I really hate it when trailers completely mislead you.
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