Movies and TV Movies - Page 274

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.

patteeu · 01-18-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck

I'll be watching The Bourne Identity later today. Figure out something for that.

I'd give birth to a new identity too, if I had "Big Game" Nate's last name in my username.

DeepPurple · 01-19-2010, 02:45 PM

I saw the Hurt Locker last night. If you're a fan of Jar Head then you'll like this film even more. Most films can never reach this level of suspense, I was on the edge of my seat for almost the entire two hours.

Over on the move site (IMDB) some of the Iraqi veterans were criticizing the film for making them look too blood thirsty and ruthless. Heck, about half way through this film I was wondering why they didn't blow more people away, I thought just the opposite, they showed way too much restraint.

**Buck** · 01-19-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DeepPurple

I saw the Hurt Locker last night. If you're a fan of Jar Head then you'll like this film even more. Most films can never reach this level of suspense, I was on the edge of my seat for almost the entire two hours.

Over on the move site (IMDB) some of the Iraqi veterans were criticizing the film for making them look too blood thirsty and ruthless. Heck, about half way through this film I was wondering why they didn't blow more people away, I thought just the opposite, they showed way too much restraint.

It was weird how it was just a sampling of a few days of those soldiers lives. Not really any kind of cohesive story til the end.

DeepPurple · 01-19-2010, 03:43 PM

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It was weird how it was just a sampling of a few days of those soldiers lives. Not really any kind of cohesive story til the end.

I guess that was for several reasons, maybe because it was only 2004 and not that much has changed. However, I think it was more a case of just showing the most dangerous job in the world.

I also know from firsthand, when I was 20 and was in the army and was overseas in Korea, and I didn't even have anyone trying to blow me up, I never really thought much further than tomorrow. We were all just here for the moment. Which was kind of the way the sergeant thought, he didn't want to take family and life seriously, he just wanted to live more for the moment. He couldn't even call his wife on the phone, and when faced with returning to the world, he chose another tour of Iraq.

**Buehler445** · 01-19-2010, 03:57 PM

I saw Babylon AD today (most of it, I missed the first few minutes). There were some cheeseball scenes, and overall it was pretty "meh". However, Mélanie Thierry is hawt.

Frazod · 01-19-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DeepPurple

I saw the Hurt Locker last night. If you're a fan of Jar Head then you'll like this film even more. Most films can never reach this level of suspense, I was on the edge of my seat for almost the entire two hours.

Over on the move site (IMDB) some of the Iraqi veterans were criticizing the film for making them look too blood thirsty and ruthless. Heck, about half way through this film I was wondering why they didn't blow more people away, I thought just the opposite, they showed way too much restraint.

Hurt Locker was 10 times the movie Jarhead was. I read the book and saw the movie, and about the only thing I can remember about it his how whiney the author came off.

Sure-Oz · 01-19-2010, 07:23 PM

Jarhead sucked imo

Loved The Hurt Locker, its a must own imo

Deberg_1990 · 01-19-2010, 07:27 PM

Loved Hurt Locker.

I hope Renner gets nominated.

Spoiler!

Sure-Oz · 01-19-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Loved Hurt Locker.

I hope Renner gets nominated.

Spoiler!

He was great in it, only thing i remember him from before this was various tv shows and North Country

**Buck** · 01-19-2010, 08:26 PM

In Hurt Locker, I was surprised that....

Spoiler!

Sure-Oz · 01-19-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck

In Hurt Locker, I was surprised that....

Spoiler!

That wasn't him...

Spoiler!

Deberg_1990 · 01-19-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck

In Hurt Locker, I was surprised that....

Spoiler!

Miles · 01-20-2010, 01:06 AM

Just watched "Pandorum" which I picked up from Redbox without knowing anything about it prior to checking the new releases this week. A bit derivative but it ended up being fairly enjoyable. Well Worth a look if you are into sci-fi flicks.

**luv** · 01-22-2010, 09:45 PM

Watched Gamer tonight. Pretty good flick.

Sure-Oz · 01-22-2010, 10:33 PM

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Watched Gamer tonight. Pretty good flick.

Are you easily amused?

i heard it was craptastic...but its still in my netflix que

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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01-19-2010, 02:45 PM	#4097
DeepPurple I could of gone pro Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Villages, Florida Casino cash: $10005676	I saw the Hurt Locker last night. If you're a fan of Jar Head then you'll like this film even more. Most films can never reach this level of suspense, I was on the edge of my seat for almost the entire two hours. Over on the move site (IMDB) some of the Iraqi veterans were criticizing the film for making them look too blood thirsty and ruthless. Heck, about half way through this film I was wondering why they didn't blow more people away, I thought just the opposite, they showed way too much restraint.
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01-19-2010, 03:57 PM	#4100
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $2234734	I saw Babylon AD today (most of it, I missed the first few minutes). There were some cheeseball scenes, and overall it was pretty "meh". However, Mélanie Thierry is hawt.
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01-19-2010, 07:27 PM	#4103
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3914454	Loved Hurt Locker. I hope Renner gets nominated. Spoiler! He was really, really good. Loved how it ended too. Basically he gets bored with Civilian life and needs the "thrill" of the field. Although, are there really adrenaline junkies like this out there??
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01-19-2010, 08:26 PM	#4105
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $8319900	In Hurt Locker, I was surprised that.... Spoiler! They killed Fiennes in the opening scene
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01-20-2010, 01:06 AM	#4108
Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $1582400	Just watched "Pandorum" which I picked up from Redbox without knowing anything about it prior to checking the new releases this week. A bit derivative but it ended up being fairly enjoyable. Well Worth a look if you are into sci-fi flicks.
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01-22-2010, 09:45 PM	#4109
luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6199600	Watched Gamer tonight. Pretty good flick.
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