Movies and TV Movies - Page 249

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.

blaise · 11-22-2009, 12:38 AM

I just watched Man on a Train on DVD (French w/subtitles) I liked it a lot. Great dialogue, acting and directing. It's not action packed, so if you don't like movies that move pretty slow it's probably not your cup of tea.

KCrockaholic · 11-24-2009, 06:39 PM

So who has seen The Blind Side? I have a feeling it is going to be pretty good.

PhillyChiefFan · 11-25-2009, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

So who has seen The Blind Side? I have a feeling it is going to be pretty good.

It was damn good. It was long, but engaging.

I read the book and it keep close to it.

It is a great story and Sandra Bullock is surprising good in the movie.

Jerm · 11-25-2009, 12:55 PM

Watched The Taking of Pelham 123 last night.

Pretty standard and by the book but decent I guess...found it somewhat interesting.

LOL it comes with its own built in drinking game based on how many times Travolta says "mother****er"...he looked like he enjoyed himself.

On the other hand it looked like Denzel phoned it in and was there simply for a check.
Posted via Mobile Device

Sure-Oz · 11-25-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerm

Watched The Taking of Pelham 123 last night.

Pretty standard and by the book but decent I guess...found it somewhat interesting.

LOL it comes with its own built in drinking game based on how many times Travolta says "mother****er"...he looked like he enjoyed himself.

On the other hand it looked like Denzel phoned it in and was there simply for a check.
Posted via Mobile Device

its an inside joke between the girl and i know when we say mothereffer like him haha. he said it atleast 28 times. That movie sucked, crappy ending

blaise · 11-25-2009, 02:07 PM

Wathced a movie called Boy A last night. It was good, but depressing.

CoMoChief · 11-25-2009, 02:38 PM

I saw the Mike Tyson documentary. It was ok.....He's still crazier than batshit.

Simply Red · 11-25-2009, 03:10 PM

so what'd the masses think of Rocknrolla?

Jerm · 11-25-2009, 04:12 PM

Ok Demolition Man was on AMC today...wow had forgotten all about this one.

Hate edited movies but I still watched it, good cheesy fun.

"Teddy Bear..."
Posted via Mobile Device

Sweet Daddy Hate · 11-25-2009, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simply Red

so what'd the masses think of Rocknrolla?

Me rikey!

irishjayhawk · 11-25-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerm

Watched The Taking of Pelham 123 last night.

Pretty standard and by the book but decent I guess...found it somewhat interesting.

LOL it comes with its own built in drinking game based on how many times Travolta says "mother****er"...he looked like he enjoyed himself.

On the other hand it looked like Denzel phoned it in and was there simply for a check.
Posted via Mobile Device

Denzel has mailed it in pretty much since Training Day. All his movies are the same.

But that ending was shit. didn't even make sense.

pikesome · 11-25-2009, 05:15 PM

I know it's old-ish and I'm late to the party but... I watched The Descent yesterday and I was not impressed. Which surprised me considering how many people loved it.

I found myself unconcerned about the lead or any of the others and the first part of the movie was poorly paced. The movie spent so much time trying to show the bonds between characters no one cared about.

And then the creatures... ****. They were unmitigated crap. Stupid looking, stupidly explained, stupidly conceived. In addition to being blind they apparently can't smell or feel, and their hearing wasn't good enough to hear people feet away but was good enough to "see" with? And they didn't seem to notice fire. And walk on the walls with human arms and legs. If you want to know how they should have been watch Pitch Black and take notes. The level of incompetence in the monster design killed any enjoyment for me.

blaise · 11-25-2009, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pikesome

I know it's old-ish and I'm late to the party but... I watched The Descent yesterday and I was not impressed. Which surprised me considering how many people loved it.

I found myself unconcerned about the lead or any of the others and the first part of the movie was poorly paced. The movie spent so much time trying to show the bonds between characters no one cared about.

And then the creatures... ****. They were unmitigated crap. Stupid looking, stupidly explained, stupidly conceived. In addition to being blind they apparently can't smell or feel, and their hearing wasn't good enough to hear people feet away but was good enough to "see" with? And they didn't seem to notice fire. And walk on the walls with human arms and legs. If you want to know how they should have been watch Pitch Black and take notes. The level of incompetence in the monster design killed any enjoyment for me.

I liked it. I know it's nothing great, but I enjoyed it. You are right about too much time with the relationships between teh characters. I watched in on DVD and fast forwarded about 20 minutes of the beginning and didn't feel like I missed anything. I thought the monster things were ok.

**Buehler445** · 11-25-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerm

Ok Demolition Man was on AMC today...wow had forgotten all about this one.

Hate edited movies but I still watched it, good cheesy fun.

"Teddy Bear..."
Posted via Mobile Device

I love that movie. Sandra Bullock was unbelievably hot in that movie.
Posted via Mobile Device

blaise · 11-25-2009, 05:52 PM

The Road is getting mixed reviews. I haven't seen it, so I don't know how good it is but I'm suprised at how many of the reviews basically say it's too depressing. I don't get that. It's like saying Caddyshack isn't serious enough. To me, saying it's too depressing totally misses the point. Some of the criticism though says the musical score is bad. When I first heard they were adapting this to a film I though they should use no music at all. Just wind noises, or rain, but no score.

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.
Posts: 16,887

11-22-2009, 12:38 AM	#3721
blaise In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Plano, TX Casino cash: $9999900	I just watched Man on a Train on DVD (French w/subtitles) I liked it a lot. Great dialogue, acting and directing. It's not action packed, so if you don't like movies that move pretty slow it's probably not your cup of tea.
Posts: 22,188

11-24-2009, 06:39 PM	#3722
KCrockaholic Sarcasm Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $4792900	So who has seen The Blind Side? I have a feeling it is going to be pretty good.
Posts: 21,133

11-25-2009, 12:55 PM	#3724
Jerm Mahomes > God Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $5868996	Watched The Taking of Pelham 123 last night. Pretty standard and by the book but decent I guess...found it somewhat interesting. LOL it comes with its own built in drinking game based on how many times Travolta says "mother***er"...he looked like he enjoyed himself. On the other hand it looked like Denzel phoned it in and was there simply for a check. Posted via Mobile Device*
Posts: 9,775

11-25-2009, 02:07 PM	#3726
blaise In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Plano, TX Casino cash: $9999900	Wathced a movie called Boy A last night. It was good, but depressing.
Posts: 22,188

11-25-2009, 02:38 PM	#3727
CoMoChief Mahomes Dynasty Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $8052254	I saw the Mike Tyson documentary. It was ok.....He's still crazier than batshit.
Posts: 39,156

11-25-2009, 03:10 PM	#3728
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	so what'd the masses think of Rocknrolla?
Posts: 71,691

11-25-2009, 04:12 PM	#3729
Jerm Mahomes > God Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $5868996	Ok Demolition Man was on AMC today...wow had forgotten all about this one. Hate edited movies but I still watched it, good cheesy fun. "Teddy Bear..." Posted via Mobile Device
Posts: 9,775

11-25-2009, 05:15 PM	#3732
pikesome PEW PEW Join Date: May 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	I know it's old-ish and I'm late to the party but... I watched The Descent yesterday and I was not impressed. Which surprised me considering how many people loved it. I found myself unconcerned about the lead or any of the others and the first part of the movie was poorly paced. The movie spent so much time trying to show the bonds between characters no one cared about. And then the creatures... ****. They were unmitigated crap. Stupid looking, stupidly explained, stupidly conceived. In addition to being blind they apparently can't smell or feel, and their hearing wasn't good enough to hear people feet away but was good enough to "see" with? And they didn't seem to notice fire. And walk on the walls with human arms and legs. If you want to know how they should have been watch Pitch Black and take notes. The level of incompetence in the monster design killed any enjoyment for me. __________________ 4. Performance enhancing drugs: A) are my ticket to the Hall of Fame. B) would be better if they tasted like fruit and were shaped like various Flintstones characters. C) are not for me, because I find that cocaine aids my performance much more effectively. D) apparently worked for Rodney Harrison.
Posts: 5,191

11-25-2009, 05:52 PM	#3735
blaise In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Plano, TX Casino cash: $9999900	The Road is getting mixed reviews. I haven't seen it, so I don't know how good it is but I'm suprised at how many of the reviews basically say it's too depressing. I don't get that. It's like saying Caddyshack isn't serious enough. To me, saying it's too depressing totally misses the point. Some of the criticism though says the musical score is bad. When I first heard they were adapting this to a film I though they should use no music at all. Just wind noises, or rain, but no score.
Posts: 22,188