Rate The Last Movie You Watched - Page 56

Scoobz0202 · 01-01-2009, 03:46 PM

Seven Pounds - 8/10

As talked about by previous posters, the critics have this movie all wrong. I don't know if they have something against Will Smith, or what, but this movie was pretty fucking good.

The performance by Will Smith was simply amazing. It's been awhile that I have felt so emotionally invested in a film in awhile. Anything that drawed my attention away from the screen pissed me off because all I wanted to do was watch what Will Smith was going to do.

Even though I knew what he was doing the entire time. This movie is extremely predictable, and from the beginning on you know exactly what is going to happen throughout the entire movie. But who gives a shit. I don't care if I already know whats at point B, all I care about is the getting from A to B, and trust me, the journey was great.

I have seen this film being knocked for being too morbid and too depressing. Are you fucking serious? Since when was that a reason to knock a film, especially for a professional critic. That has nothing to do with how good a film is. It may be extremely morbid, but I knew that going in. If I wanted to watch something positive I would have fucking watched Marley And Me.

A couple of the plot elements were iffy, and implausible, and thats why it got docked the couple points. But the performances and the way this film drew me in were enough to watch it again.

Bravo Will Smith, and even though I forgot to mention it, Bravo Miss Dawson. She was phenomenal as well.

RendeR · 01-01-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JetsIn06

The Day the Earth Stood Still: (8.5/10)

This movie got very terrible reviews, but I still enjoyed it.

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Originally Posted by terpkristin

Have you ever seen the original (I'm wondering if seeing the original changes the way people feel about the remake)?

/tk

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Originally Posted by rowech

When taken in the context of the time it was made, the original is an absolutel classic. I was crushed to see Keanu Reeves involved in this one.

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Originally Posted by JetsIn06

I never saw the original, but plan to soon.

The movie certainly wasn't spectacular, but I dont think it was bad at all. Keanu Reeves was, well, Keanu Reeves. But to me, with the character he plays, he's tolerable. Jennifer Connelly was very good, but the rest of the acting was very forgettable.

Like I said, my thoughts are slightly skewed since I pretty much enjoy anything sci-fi. There were some awkward moments, but also some very cool scenes.

I also LOVED watching Giants Stadium get destroyed.

The Day The Earth Stood Still 7.5/10

My take on the original is faded in antiquity, aka I hardly remember it but as was said for its time it was a classic. I plan to watch it again soon. Reeves was actually very good for this role. He is normally very wooden and stiff and that fits this part to a T. I was very dissapointed with the ending. I just sorta felt like ...."umm...thats it?" It was good and it was interesting, however it is definitely a ONE time only watch. I won't bother watching it again.

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Narnia: The lion, the witch and the wardrobe. 9/10

Never read the book. But this movie was very good and had a lot of great messages in it. I watched it with 11 people on Christmas Eve, ranging in ages 7-55 and everyone really liked it.

Chronicles of Narnia 7/10
I love pretty much every sci-fi/Fantrasy film and this one fit right along a good but not great line for me. I've actually found I like it more the more often I watch it. Its a Movie that grows into a "Oh thats on, lets watch" kind of thing.

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It's a bit different than normal superhero movies in that it really explores the nature of good and evil far more than the normal superhero film. Where in the normal film, there is an obvious good and evil, in TDK, the title character has to do some really shady things and go beyond the border of acceptable to get what he needs. Which is why there is this discussion of the White Knight (Harvey Dent) and the Dark Knight (Batman). And of course, what happens to Harvey and the conversation at the end of the film.

This is a perfect review of the Dark Knight. Its a Comic Book Movie that makes you sit back and really think about the nature of who we are and how we make decisions of right and wrong. Ledger of course is the real reason to see this film, the storyline and special effects just make it that much better.

I give TDK a 9.5/10

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Hancock- 4/10

There really isn't much to say as it wasn't good at all. I also watched I am Legend recently which was much better than this trash.

I am Legend- 7/10

As I said, I recently watched this and it was ok. I wish they would have talked more about Nevill's past and focused more on how everything developed. Most of the movie was about Nevill and his dog surviving in New York and the shots of the city were great. I liked the movie but I just wish they had added a little more back story than what they did.

The lack of backstory and total lack of internal dialoug/naration leaves you wondering WTF? through most of this version of the film. I hope the rumours of prequel are true as it should make both movies MUCH more enjoyable to watch back to back.

I am Legend 6.5/10

I agree with you to an extent on hancock, on one side it was made way too campy for the more serious story they try to tell at the end, however I love the way they develop the characters and the twist at the end is pretty awesome. I think if they follow this one up with another, like I am legend, it will make for a saturday night double feature in my DVD player.

Hancock 7/10

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The Golden Compass - 4/10: Seriously, seriously disappointed doesn't even begin to cover it. Seemed like the studio wanted a 1.5 hour movie and thus they crammed in as much as they good in that time frame, all the while forgetting to explain all sorts of stuff and playing down the religious themes to almost nil (well, the Magisterium look vaguely Catholic, but that's it). And then mangling a lot of the plot as well. I knew they were going to cut out the ending to the book (which is amazingly good) so that the movie ending could be "upbeat", but it was even more horrid to see it done like this.

One of the worse movie adaptations I've ever seen of a book. Pullman really deserved far more.

I have never read this series of books and even so I found this movie dreadfully slow and totally confusing. WTF is a magesterium? What is dust? Why do bears talk? I dunno, it just seemed so very cobbled together, dicordant and generally...well..dull.

Golden Compass 4/10

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Charlie Wilson's War [6.5/10]

Hrm. Wasn't exactly sure where to go with the rating. I enjoyed the film, but it seems like one of those "greater than the sum of its parts" deals. Tom Hanks was good - no surprise there - but I am not a Julia Roberts fan and I think she was badly miscast. I'm hovering between a 6 and a 7, so I'll split the difference.

I agree with you almost entirely here, I am definitely not a Roberts fan but I will sit and watch this movie over and over again. The interplay between the CIA guy and Wilson is simply brilliant.

7.5/10 from me

Buccaneer · 01-01-2009, 11:13 PM

I remember a thread talking movies that you are ashamed you like (or something like that) and I immediately thought of The Mummy, one of my favorite movies. I thought Mummy 2 was worse, ruined by The Rock and the CGI. So I didn't have much expectation for Mummy and the Emperor Dragon or whatever the hell the title was. But surprisingly, I actually liked it better than Indy 4, not by much though. 6.75/10.

Izulde · 01-01-2009, 11:26 PM

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Bridge to Terabithia - 7/10

From the trailer, I was expecting a Narnia-type movie but it has more to do with the friendship of 2 kids than it has to do with Terabithia.

I was horrified when I saw the trailer because I thought they did Narnia the shit out of it. In fact, I almost didn't go see it because of that. Most misleading trailer in history, one that probably cost them a few ticket sales. Whoever put that one together should be fired.

I thought they did a pretty nice adaptation of the book and I thought Leslie was perfectly cast. Of course, it was toned down some from the book, but not by much.

Atocep · 01-02-2009, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

just watched King of Kong, a documentary about competitive Donkey Kong players.

The movie was absolutely fascinating. I was watching while my wife was doing some baking, figuring she wouldn't be interested. She came in and got sucked in as well. There are apparently some criticism about the way the filmmakers manipulated the story somewhat, but I don't really care about that. I just found everyone involved to be completely fascinating. Every single person protrayed was ridiculously absurd, and just when you think it can't get any more bizarre, in walks Mr Awesome. As a documentary, I'm not sure how I'd rate it, but in terms of entertainment, I'd give it an 8.

I watched this yesterday and I'd strongly recommend it to anyone. Some of the characters are fantastic unintentional comedy and others are simply likable. Even if they did manipulate the story a bit, its just a good film to see.

SackAttack · 01-02-2009, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

Most misleading trailer in history, one that probably cost them a few ticket sales.

I thought the Bruce Almighty trailer was pretty misleading. Advertised it as typical Jim Carrey camp, and while he had his moments, it was a much more thoughtful movie than I expected from the trailer.

Although from what I've seen, they DID camp the hell out of Evan Almighty, so maybe something happened with ticket sale trends on the first movie that told them camp was the way to go.

Pyser · 01-02-2009, 03:03 AM

i vote truman show as most misleading trailer ever. it was carreys first serious film, but the trailer was still zany comedy.

SackAttack · 01-02-2009, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Pyser

i vote truman show as most misleading trailer ever. it was carreys first serious film, but the trailer was still zany comedy.

Seems par for the course with his movies. There's an expectation that Carrey = zany comedy, so they'll cherry pick for the trailer to get people in to see Zany Carrey.

Only one I can think of where I haven't seen that happen was Eternal Sunshine.

rowech · 01-02-2009, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

Seems par for the course with his movies. There's an expectation that Carrey = zany comedy, so they'll cherry pick for the trailer to get people in to see Zany Carrey.

Only one I can think of where I haven't seen that happen was Eternal Sunshine.

While I never saw it, wasn't he in a horror movie based on 23 or something like that?

boberot · 01-02-2009, 09:31 AM

Seven Pounds [6.5 out of 10]

I didn't love this movie. Like most have said, I figured it out in the first 15 minutes and then the predictability and the inevitability dampened my enjoyment. Yeah, I get it -- he's going to do this for this person and that for that person. His motivations were simple and heavy-handed as well.

Perhaps for those reasons, I thought the movie dragged a bit at times. I don't need belly laughs or car chases to enjoy a movie. I like subtle nuance as much as the next guy, but I didn't really feel this movie was subtle or nuanced.

Still, an above average movie that is enhanced by a really good performance by Will Smith.

Calis · 01-02-2009, 09:57 PM

Got a chance to see The Wrestler last night and I'd say it rates about a 9.5. Really excellent movie. The talk about Mickey Rourke putting in a performance for the ages is not hyperbole. He was perfect in the role. I'm hard pressed to think of an instance where an actor better portrayed a character than this and I'm coming up empty. I don't know much about Rourke's life, but it sounds like this role hit pretty close to home and it shows. I can't hype up his performance enough.

The movie itself was a change of pace from Aronofsky's other works. It's very straightforward. There were a few points where it was a bit heavy-handed, but overall it was the best I've seen this year. Probably helped that I was a huge wrestling fan as a kid, and was also intrigued by the life and behind the scenes aspect.

Tonight I watched Slumdog Millionaire and that would also deserve around a 8.5. It's a great underdog story and you really find yourself pulling for the guy. Some beautiful shots also. It might be a better film than The Wrestler, I haven't decided yet, but Rourke's performance gives The Wrestle the edge.

Highly recommend both movies.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-02-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobz0202

I have seen this film being knocked for being too morbid and too depressing. Are you fucking serious? Since when was that a reason to knock a film, especially for a professional critic. That has nothing to do with how good a film is. It may be extremely morbid, but I knew that going in. If I wanted to watch something positive I would have fucking watched Marley And Me.

lol

Chief Rum · 01-02-2009, 10:32 PM

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lol

Yeah, I wasn't going to say anything, but I saw that, too...

Karlifornia · 01-02-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rowech

While I never saw it, wasn't he in a horror movie based on 23 or something like that?

It was an absolutely terrible movie.

ISiddiqui · 01-03-2009, 12:17 AM

Mad Money - 3/10: A decent movie (like 5 or 6 out of 10) through 2/3rds of it, but the ending was super-happy BS. Meh, just meh.

SackAttack · 01-03-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by rowech

While I never saw it, wasn't he in a horror movie based on 23 or something like that?

Yeah, I think so, but I think the only reason THAT one didn't get the comedy play is because as soon as ONE parent takes an 8 year old to see a slasher flick promo'ed with comedy trailers, lawsuitilarity would ensue.

Lorena · 01-03-2009, 03:54 AM

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - 8.5/10

Like Augustus, I wasn't sure how to feel about the movie at first... I should have appreciated it more. Great acting by everyone, even the actors that had bit parts (like the lightning guy). Benjamin's mom had me lol'ing too. Good costumes, sets, makeup, score, just a nice sweet enjoyable movie, will definitely watch again.

Karlifornia · 01-03-2009, 05:45 AM

Revolutionary Road- 8/10

Superb acting by DiCaprio, Winslet was good, too, but I think this is Leo's show. The movie tells the tale of a 50's couple that has trapped themselves in a suburb they want no part of. Things start off poorly for them, and don't get any better, except for a slight high from an escape fantasy.

WSUCougar · 01-03-2009, 10:44 AM

Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull [5/10]

Formulaic humdrum. It had a few moments, but not enough to salvage it.

SFL Cat · 01-03-2009, 11:01 AM

Tale of Despeaux - 4/10

First animated movie I've ever gone to where I found myself looking at my watch thinking, "holy...isn't this thing over yet?"

Bedtime Stories - 6/10

Not a big Adam Sandler fan, but I enjoyed this one for what it was, a fun holiday popcorn flick.

DeToxRox · 01-03-2009, 11:18 AM

The Wrestler - 10/10

If you are a die hard wrestling fan, this is a must. I am sure if you're not, it'd still get an 8 or 9 out of 10 because Rourke is just sensational. I honestly think it'd be a robbery if he doesn't win an Oscar for his portrayl of Randy the Ram.

It's sad to think this isn't even as bad as a lot of wrestlers, especially from the Territory day, are today. He nails everything about the dead beat wrestler stereotype and the actual in ring stuff is amazing.

MrDNA · 01-03-2009, 11:29 AM

There Will be Blood - 4/10 So I guess it's largely my fault for not liking this, as I expected it to be more than tangentially connected to the book it was based on (Oil!). Oops. The begining was plodding and the explanation for a lot of what happened was just not there (so maybe it WAS good I read the book...?). The worst part of the movie was the music, however. It was like they had some leftover tracks from Psycho and just decided to toss them in at random non-dramatic spots in the movie. I did like watching Daniel Day Lewis go nuts, though. And he has a nice moustache.

MizzouRah · 01-03-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

The Wrestler - 10/10

If you are a die hard wrestling fan, this is a must. I am sure if you're not, it'd still get an 8 or 9 out of 10 because Rourke is just sensational. I honestly think it'd be a robbery if he doesn't win an Oscar for his portrayl of Randy the Ram.

It's sad to think this isn't even as bad as a lot of wrestlers, especially from the Territory day, are today. He nails everything about the dead beat wrestler stereotype and the actual in ring stuff is amazing.

This one is on my list for sure.. I've heard great things about it.

rowech · 01-03-2009, 03:28 PM

Burn After Reading (6/10) -- I liked parts of it but overall, the movie didn't quite flow very well. Felt like there needed to be another half hour of movie to space things out a little better and build some of the stories a bit more before connecting everything together.

Atocep · 01-03-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

The Wrestler - 10/10

If you are a die hard wrestling fan, this is a must. I am sure if you're not, it'd still get an 8 or 9 out of 10 because Rourke is just sensational. I honestly think it'd be a robbery if he doesn't win an Oscar for his portrayl of Randy the Ram.

It's sad to think this isn't even as bad as a lot of wrestlers, especially from the Territory day, are today. He nails everything about the dead beat wrestler stereotype and the actual in ring stuff is amazing.

I'm not really a wrestling fan and this was an amazing movie. Micky Rourke was perfectly cast and should get some serious oscar attention from this. I'd recommend it to anyone.

terpkristin · 01-03-2009, 09:41 PM

Slumdog Millionaire - 9.5/10

Very well done movie about a kid from the slums of India who goes onto the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and wins big--and as such, gets accused of cheating. The movie is the story of him growing up as a slumdog, the experiences he went through and how/where he picked up the answers to the questions on "Millionaire."

Lost 0.5 point because I thought the ending was almost...too planned. On the one hand, the final "Millionaire" question was too predictable.

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As a side note, I think the violence depicted in the film was necessary, though it was a bit too much for me, especially at the beginning. That is, I think that the violence may well be an accurate portrayal of what it's like in parts of India, but especially the police brutality in the beginning was too much for me to stomach.

/tk

MrDNA · 01-03-2009, 11:55 PM

I might have to go see Slumdog Millionaire as it is one of the rare movies where I haven't heard a SINGLE serious knock against it... and I have a gift certificate to the movies...

Pyser · 01-04-2009, 02:47 AM

bridge to terabithia - 7/10

quick review: 2 kids drop a lethal amount of acid on a rope swing.

good movie..oddly i remember the book from my childhood, which i dont think ive ever done before. seemed like a good adaptation, and didnt suffer from british people staring wide-eyed at everything all the time, like most kids movies do.

Chief Rum · 01-04-2009, 03:03 AM

Slumdog Millionaire (9.5/10)-- Well, as said, enough people are coming out talking about this movie. I went and saw it tonight, and I agree with them. It's a fantasic movie. Very enthralling. As terpkristin said, the last question is obviously a serious stretch, but I didn't mind it, because, in my opinion, it was perfectly in line with the themes the movie was setting up and what sort of tale it was trying to tale.

I'll spoiler this last for terpkristen on her criticism of it:

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I would recommend this movie to just about anyone, although be prepared for the ugly side of the movie. It's not for kids.

Off of the top of my head, I think I have only seen one other movie so far this year that is comparable to this one in overall quality, and that was Dark Knight.

Buccaneer · 01-04-2009, 10:42 PM

Wall-E: 9/10 What an amazing movie. It was a simple love story that was so mesmerizing and immersive. I am not a fan of sci-fi but this one worked on a level that you do not care what surroundings they used.

Crapshoot · 01-05-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Slumdog Millionaire (9.5/10)-- Well, as said, enough people are coming out talking about this movie. I went and saw it tonight, and I agree with them. It's a fantasic movie. Very enthralling. As terpkristin said, the last question is obviously a serious stretch, but I didn't mind it, because, in my opinion, it was perfectly in line with the themes the movie was setting up and what sort of tale it was trying to tale.

I'll spoiler this last for terpkristen on her criticism of it:

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I would recommend this movie to just about anyone, although be prepared for the ugly side of the movie. It's not for kids.

Off of the top of my head, I think I have only seen one other movie so far this year that is comparable to this one in overall quality, and that was Dark Knight.

Amazing movie - went to see it twice. The acting was brilliant. The violence - meh, its happened before, but if I have to tell another white person (I'm Indian) that the movies aren't a guide to reality, I think I'm going to scream.

Crapshoot · 01-05-2009, 12:13 AM

Dola,
Its campy and ridiculous, but the cinematography is brilliant, and I defy you not full in love with the little kid.

Neon_Chaos · 01-05-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

The Wrestler - 10/10

If you are a die hard wrestling fan, this is a must. I am sure if you're not, it'd still get an 8 or 9 out of 10 because Rourke is just sensational. I honestly think it'd be a robbery if he doesn't win an Oscar for his portrayl of Randy the Ram.

It's sad to think this isn't even as bad as a lot of wrestlers, especially from the Territory day, are today. He nails everything about the dead beat wrestler stereotype and the actual in ring stuff is amazing.

QFT.

10/10 indeed.

"I'm an old, broken-down piece of meat, and I deserve to be all alone, I just don't want you to hate me."

samifan24 · 01-05-2009, 10:46 PM

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - 8.5/10

I really enjoyed this film. It was beautifully shot and the cast was especially strong given that their roles were, quite literally, changing throughout the movie.

I took the film to be a meditation on the search for love and meaning in life. I've always enjoyed Fitzgerald's short stories and so I think it's worth noting that several key elements were changed for this film adaptation. In doing so, I think those behind the film altered the story's message considerably.

Thinking back to the short story now, I think both the story and the film work in different ways and speak to different aspects of the human experience.

I would not be surprised to see "Benjamin Button" nominated for Best Picture.

Bad-example · 01-06-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Atocep

I'm not really a wrestling fan and this was an amazing movie. Micky Rourke was perfectly cast and should get some serious oscar attention from this. I'd recommend it to anyone.

It is encouraging to hear that norms may enjoy this movie as well as fans of the "sport".

Groundhog · 01-06-2009, 04:24 PM

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - 9/10

Really liked this one. Very sweet and sad story that has stuck with me since I walked out of the cinema last night. There was certainly a Big Fish element to it, as Augustus says. Didn't seem as long as it was, and I'll be buying this one when it comes out on DVD.

JetsIn06 · 01-07-2009, 05:16 PM

The Wrestler: 10/10

Just wow. That's all I can really say.

RainMaker · 01-07-2009, 05:53 PM

The Dark Knight (8 out of 10) - Maybe it was just too overhyped but I expected more. Ledger is brilliant in his role and needed more screen time. The story is alright and seemed to get rushed at the end. The one thing I couldn't stand was the voice of Batman. Sounded like a 70 year old with lung cancer.

RendeR · 01-07-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

The Dark Knight (8 out of 10) - Maybe it was just too overhyped but I expected more. Ledger is brilliant in his role and needed more screen time. The story is alright and seemed to get rushed at the end. The one thing I couldn't stand was the voice of Batman. Sounded like a 70 year old with lung cancer.

That was indeed the only thing I found distracting about that moie. I truly hope they drop the gravelly voice routine in future editions.

Buccaneer · 01-07-2009, 10:39 PM

Batman Begins: 3/10. I like action/adventure movies but this one had nothing there. Maybe someone who has an interest in superhero comics, or even a remote interest in them, would feel something. The character of Bruce/Batman was so wooden that you don't care or feel anything. No chemistry at all between Bruce and Rachel. Even the bad guys didn't feel like bad guys, someone you want to see dead. Very little in the way of a story arc, starting right off with karate man somewhere and most scenes just jumping right into something. But the worst thing was the stilted dialog. It was as if everyone was reading directly from the comic book pages.

I'll watch Dark Knight, at least I have an expectation of a real bad guy.

Izulde · 01-07-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Batman Begins: 3/10. I like action/adventure movies but this one had nothing there. Maybe someone who has an interest in superhero comics, or even a remote interest in them, would feel something. The character of Bruce/Batman was so wooden that you don't care or feel anything. No chemistry at all between Bruce and Rachel. Even the bad guys didn't feel like bad guys, someone you want to see dead. Very little in the way of a story arc, starting right off with karate man somewhere and most scenes just jumping right into something. But the worst thing was the stilted dialog. It was as if everyone was reading directly from the comic book pages.

I'll watch Dark Knight, at least I have an expectation of a real bad guy.

I didn't get the hype of Batman Begins after seeing it either. I was like "....This movie kinda sucks. Why is everyone saying it's so great?"

ISiddiqui · 01-07-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

I didn't get the hype of Batman Begins after seeing it either. I was like "....This movie kinda sucks. Why is everyone saying it's so great?"

Same here. Though I didn't think it was a 3/10 bad. Maybe more like 5/10. Though I thought The Dark Knight was fantastic. Makes up for Batman Begins.

Buccaneer · 01-07-2009, 10:49 PM

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Same here. Though I didn't think it was a 3/10 bad. Maybe more like 5/10. Though I thought The Dark Knight was fantastic. Makes up for Batman Begins.

Maybe there was a little bias built into that score, after seeing some say that Begin was better than Dark Knight.

MikeVic · 01-07-2009, 10:55 PM

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That was indeed the only thing I found distracting about that moie. I truly hope they drop the gravelly voice routine in future editions.

I watched Dark Knight again last week, and there was one scene that made me laugh. Batman is with Lucious (Morgan Freeman's character, who knows Bruce = Batman), and Batman still uses the funny voice. Must be some kind of voice modifier in the mask, otherwise why would Batman need to hide his voice there lol.

Buccaneer · 01-07-2009, 10:58 PM

I was reading up on this movie at imdb and I think that for many people, this was the Batman movie everyone was waiting for - after the jokey ones that preceeded it. I can understand that.

SackAttack · 01-07-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

I watched Dark Knight again last week, and there was one scene that made me laugh. Batman is with Lucious (Morgan Freeman's character, who knows Bruce = Batman), and Batman still uses the funny voice. Must be some kind of voice modifier in the mask, otherwise why would Batman need to hide his voice there lol.

I don't think it's that he "hides" his voice when he's Batman. I think it's almost the opposite, actually.

Bruce Wayne is Batman's alter ego. It's the socially acceptable face he presents to the world when he has to, and Bruce Wayne's "voice" is, well...kind of an airhead. Ditzy, bubbleheaded, devil-may-care...and that's not who he really is. He uses that voice to fit that persona.

MizzouRah · 01-08-2009, 01:24 PM

Pineapple Express: 8.5/10 - Loved it.

Greyroofoo · 01-08-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

I don't think it's that he "hides" his voice when he's Batman. I think it's almost the opposite, actually.

Bruce Wayne is Batman's alter ego. It's the socially acceptable face he presents to the world when he has to, and Bruce Wayne's "voice" is, well...kind of an airhead. Ditzy, bubbleheaded, devil-may-care...and that's not who he really is. He uses that voice to fit that persona.

So apparently he created batman just to use his natural voice?

Must have been difficult to live all those years of his life hiding his actual voice.

JetsIn06 · 01-08-2009, 01:49 PM

Boring day here, so me and the girl are going to see Yes Man. Not really expecting much, but it should be good for a few laughs.

KWhit · 01-08-2009, 04:06 PM

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Boring day here, so me and the girl are going to see Yes Man. Not really expecting much, but it should be good for a few laughs.

This post is out of line.

The thread is not called "Next Movie I'm Going to Watch."

01-02-2009, 09:57 PM	#2761
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	Got a chance to see The Wrestler last night and I'd say it rates about a 9.5. Really excellent movie. The talk about Mickey Rourke putting in a performance for the ages is not hyperbole. He was perfect in the role. I'm hard pressed to think of an instance where an actor better portrayed a character than this and I'm coming up empty. I don't know much about Rourke's life, but it sounds like this role hit pretty close to home and it shows. I can't hype up his performance enough. The movie itself was a change of pace from Aronofsky's other works. It's very straightforward. There were a few points where it was a bit heavy-handed, but overall it was the best I've seen this year. Probably helped that I was a huge wrestling fan as a kid, and was also intrigued by the life and behind the scenes aspect. Tonight I watched Slumdog Millionaire and that would also deserve around a 8.5. It's a great underdog story and you really find yourself pulling for the guy. Some beautiful shots also. It might be a better film than The Wrestler, I haven't decided yet, but Rourke's performance gives The Wrestle the edge. Highly recommend both movies. Last edited by Calis : 01-05-2009 at 06:53 AM.

01-03-2009, 12:17 AM	#2765
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Mad Money - 3/10: A decent movie (like 5 or 6 out of 10) through 2/3rds of it, but the ending was super-happy BS. Meh, just meh. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

01-03-2009, 03:54 AM	#2767
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - 8.5/10 Like Augustus, I wasn't sure how to feel about the movie at first... I should have appreciated it more. Great acting by everyone, even the actors that had bit parts (like the lightning guy). Benjamin's mom had me lol'ing too. Good costumes, sets, makeup, score, just a nice sweet enjoyable movie, will definitely watch again. Last edited by Lorena : 01-03-2009 at 03:56 AM.

01-03-2009, 05:45 AM	#2768
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Revolutionary Road- 8/10 Superb acting by DiCaprio, Winslet was good, too, but I think this is Leo's show. The movie tells the tale of a 50's couple that has trapped themselves in a suburb they want no part of. Things start off poorly for them, and don't get any better, except for a slight high from an escape fantasy. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

01-03-2009, 10:44 AM	#2769
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull [5/10] Formulaic humdrum. It had a few moments, but not enough to salvage it. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

01-01-2009, 03:46 PM	#2751
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	Seven Pounds - 8/10 As talked about by previous posters, the critics have this movie all wrong. I don't know if they have something against Will Smith, or what, but this movie was pretty fucking good. The performance by Will Smith was simply amazing. It's been awhile that I have felt so emotionally invested in a film in awhile. Anything that drawed my attention away from the screen pissed me off because all I wanted to do was watch what Will Smith was going to do. Even though I knew what he was doing the entire time. This movie is extremely predictable, and from the beginning on you know exactly what is going to happen throughout the entire movie. But who gives a shit. I don't care if I already know whats at point B, all I care about is the getting from A to B, and trust me, the journey was great. I have seen this film being knocked for being too morbid and too depressing. Are you fucking serious? Since when was that a reason to knock a film, especially for a professional critic. That has nothing to do with how good a film is. It may be extremely morbid, but I knew that going in. If I wanted to watch something positive I would have fucking watched Marley And Me. A couple of the plot elements were iffy, and implausible, and thats why it got docked the couple points. But the performances and the way this film drew me in were enough to watch it again. Bravo Will Smith, and even though I forgot to mention it, Bravo Miss Dawson. She was phenomenal as well.

01-01-2009, 11:13 PM	#2753
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	I remember a thread talking movies that you are ashamed you like (or something like that) and I immediately thought of The Mummy, one of my favorite movies. I thought Mummy 2 was worse, ruined by The Rock and the CGI. So I didn't have much expectation for Mummy and the Emperor Dragon or whatever the hell the title was. But surprisingly, I actually liked it better than Indy 4, not by much though. 6.75/10.

01-02-2009, 03:03 AM	#2757
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	i vote truman show as most misleading trailer ever. it was carreys first serious film, but the trailer was still zany comedy.

01-02-2009, 09:31 AM	#2760
boberot High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Western NY	Seven Pounds [6.5 out of 10] I didn't love this movie. Like most have said, I figured it out in the first 15 minutes and then the predictability and the inevitability dampened my enjoyment. Yeah, I get it -- he's going to do this for this person and that for that person. His motivations were simple and heavy-handed as well. Perhaps for those reasons, I thought the movie dragged a bit at times. I don't need belly laughs or car chases to enjoy a movie. I like subtle nuance as much as the next guy, but I didn't really feel this movie was subtle or nuanced. Still, an above average movie that is enhanced by a really good performance by Will Smith.

01-03-2009, 11:01 AM	#2770
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	Tale of Despeaux - 4/10 First animated movie I've ever gone to where I found myself looking at my watch thinking, "holy...isn't this thing over yet?" Bedtime Stories - 6/10 Not a big Adam Sandler fan, but I enjoyed this one for what it was, a fun holiday popcorn flick. Last edited by SFL Cat : 01-03-2009 at 11:02 AM.

01-03-2009, 11:18 AM	#2771
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	The Wrestler - 10/10 If you are a die hard wrestling fan, this is a must. I am sure if you're not, it'd still get an 8 or 9 out of 10 because Rourke is just sensational. I honestly think it'd be a robbery if he doesn't win an Oscar for his portrayl of Randy the Ram. It's sad to think this isn't even as bad as a lot of wrestlers, especially from the Territory day, are today. He nails everything about the dead beat wrestler stereotype and the actual in ring stuff is amazing.

01-03-2009, 11:29 AM	#2772
MrDNA High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2007	There Will be Blood - 4/10 So I guess it's largely my fault for not liking this, as I expected it to be more than tangentially connected to the book it was based on (Oil!). Oops. The begining was plodding and the explanation for a lot of what happened was just not there (so maybe it WAS good I read the book...?). The worst part of the movie was the music, however. It was like they had some leftover tracks from Psycho and just decided to toss them in at random non-dramatic spots in the movie. I did like watching Daniel Day Lewis go nuts, though. And he has a nice moustache. __________________ Norfolk Flame (Shiba) Jacksonville Bulls (UFL) R.I.P. *Ayr Bravehearts (FOFL)*

01-03-2009, 03:28 PM	#2774
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	Burn After Reading (6/10) -- I liked parts of it but overall, the movie didn't quite flow very well. Felt like there needed to be another half hour of movie to space things out a little better and build some of the stories a bit more before connecting everything together.

01-03-2009, 09:41 PM	#2776
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	Slumdog Millionaire - 9.5/10 Very well done movie about a kid from the slums of India who goes onto the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and wins big--and as such, gets accused of cheating. The movie is the story of him growing up as a slumdog, the experiences he went through and how/where he picked up the answers to the questions on "Millionaire." Lost 0.5 point because I thought the ending was almost...too planned. On the one hand, the final "Millionaire" question was too predictable. Spoiler Also, even though I'd love to believe in the happy ending, there are quite a few reasons to think that it's not going to be all good. I would think that the Indian mob would come after Jamal and Latika. Even if they don't make the connection between Salim and Jamal, the fact that Latika ran away to him makes me think they'd still be in danger...big danger. As a side note, I think the violence depicted in the film was necessary, though it was a bit too much for me, especially at the beginning. That is, I think that the violence may well be an accurate portrayal of what it's like in parts of India, but especially the police brutality in the beginning was too much for me to stomach. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

01-03-2009, 11:55 PM	#2777
MrDNA High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2007	I might have to go see Slumdog Millionaire as it is one of the rare movies where I haven't heard a SINGLE serious knock against it... and I have a gift certificate to the movies... __________________ Norfolk Flame (Shiba) Jacksonville Bulls (UFL) R.I.P. *Ayr Bravehearts (FOFL)*

01-04-2009, 02:47 AM	#2778
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	bridge to terabithia - 7/10 quick review: 2 kids drop a lethal amount of acid on a rope swing. good movie..oddly i remember the book from my childhood, which i dont think ive ever done before. seemed like a good adaptation, and didnt suffer from british people staring wide-eyed at everything all the time, like most kids movies do.

01-04-2009, 03:03 AM	#2779
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Slumdog Millionaire (9.5/10)-- Well, as said, enough people are coming out talking about this movie. I went and saw it tonight, and I agree with them. It's a fantasic movie. Very enthralling. As terpkristin said, the last question is obviously a serious stretch, but I didn't mind it, because, in my opinion, it was perfectly in line with the themes the movie was setting up and what sort of tale it was trying to tale. I'll spoiler this last for terpkristen on her criticism of it: Spoiler It was written. I would recommend this movie to just about anyone, although be prepared for the ugly side of the movie. It's not for kids. Off of the top of my head, I think I have only seen one other movie so far this year that is comparable to this one in overall quality, and that was Dark Knight. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready. Last edited by Chief Rum : 01-04-2009 at 03:04 AM.

01-04-2009, 10:42 PM	#2780
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Wall-E: 9/10 What an amazing movie. It was a simple love story that was so mesmerizing and immersive. I am not a fan of sci-fi but this one worked on a level that you do not care what surroundings they used.

01-05-2009, 12:13 AM	#2782
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Dola, Its campy and ridiculous, but the cinematography is brilliant, and I defy you not full in love with the little kid.

01-05-2009, 10:46 PM	#2784
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - 8.5/10 I really enjoyed this film. It was beautifully shot and the cast was especially strong given that their roles were, quite literally, changing throughout the movie. I took the film to be a meditation on the search for love and meaning in life. I've always enjoyed Fitzgerald's short stories and so I think it's worth noting that several key elements were changed for this film adaptation. In doing so, I think those behind the film altered the story's message considerably. Thinking back to the short story now, I think both the story and the film work in different ways and speak to different aspects of the human experience. I would not be surprised to see "Benjamin Button" nominated for Best Picture. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

01-06-2009, 04:24 PM	#2786
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - 9/10 Really liked this one. Very sweet and sad story that has stuck with me since I walked out of the cinema last night. There was certainly a Big Fish element to it, as Augustus says. Didn't seem as long as it was, and I'll be buying this one when it comes out on DVD. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

01-07-2009, 05:16 PM	#2787
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	The Wrestler: 10/10 Just wow. That's all I can really say.

01-07-2009, 05:53 PM	#2788
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	The Dark Knight (8 out of 10) - Maybe it was just too overhyped but I expected more. Ledger is brilliant in his role and needed more screen time. The story is alright and seemed to get rushed at the end. The one thing I couldn't stand was the voice of Batman. Sounded like a 70 year old with lung cancer.

01-07-2009, 10:39 PM	#2790
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Batman Begins: 3/10. I like action/adventure movies but this one had nothing there. Maybe someone who has an interest in superhero comics, or even a remote interest in them, would feel something. The character of Bruce/Batman was so wooden that you don't care or feel anything. No chemistry at all between Bruce and Rachel. Even the bad guys didn't feel like bad guys, someone you want to see dead. Very little in the way of a story arc, starting right off with karate man somewhere and most scenes just jumping right into something. But the worst thing was the stilted dialog. It was as if everyone was reading directly from the comic book pages. I'll watch Dark Knight, at least I have an expectation of a real bad guy.

01-07-2009, 10:58 PM	#2795
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	I was reading up on this movie at imdb and I think that for many people, this was the Batman movie everyone was waiting for - after the jokey ones that preceeded it. I can understand that.

01-08-2009, 01:24 PM	#2797
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Pineapple Express: 8.5/10 - Loved it.

01-08-2009, 01:49 PM	#2799
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Boring day here, so me and the girl are going to see Yes Man. Not really expecting much, but it should be good for a few laughs.

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