What's your favorite movie of the year so far?

Kodos · 07-25-2005, 03:35 PM

I really enjoyed War of the Worlds. It gets my vote.

The preview to King Kong looked really good too, except I know the T. Rexes lose the fight.

Bee · 07-25-2005, 03:36 PM

I'm surprised you liked War of the Worlds considering the aliens died.

jeff061 · 07-25-2005, 03:36 PM

Sin City I think. I didn't really love anything, but that movie entertained me the most.

jbmagic · 07-25-2005, 03:38 PM

Batman

vtbub · 07-25-2005, 03:38 PM

Sin City

Honolulu_Blue · 07-25-2005, 03:39 PM

I would have to go with Sin City as well. Though I thought Batman was really quite good. I saw War of the Worlds yesterday. It was ok. Some decent scenes and some decent tension, but over all it was ok. B-/3 out of 5 stars.

RebelMan · 07-25-2005, 03:39 PM

For me, it'd have to be 'War of the Worlds'. I'd have to say 'Kingdom of Heaven' would come in second with 'Star Wars Episode III' being a distant third.

The previews for 'The Great Raid' and 'King Kong' look pretty good.

MrBug708 · 07-25-2005, 03:41 PM

People actually liked Sin City? Bleh, I rank that right there with Howard's End and Joy Luck Club, only we see T&A in this movie

Blade6119 · 07-25-2005, 03:41 PM

Hands down, its Crash...let me speechless for like 2 weeks...sin city was up there, but those two are far and way...but still, easily crash

Kodos · 07-25-2005, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bee

I'm surprised you liked War of the Worlds considering the aliens died.

Yeah, but we kicked major ass until we died.

moriarty · 07-25-2005, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bee

I'm surprised you liked War of the Worlds considering the aliens died.

Aww man, where's the Spoiler Warning?

Suicane75 · 07-25-2005, 04:00 PM

Its a toss up between The Woodsman and Bad News Bears.

mrsimperless · 07-25-2005, 04:01 PM

I'll second crash. That movie was simply outstanding and received no acclaim that I ever heard.

Cringer · 07-25-2005, 04:02 PM

1. Star Wars III, 2. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Haven't seen about 3 other movies I really wanted to check out, but I can wait until they are on DVD now. Do want to go see Bad News Bears still.

John Galt · 07-25-2005, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mrsimperless

I'll second crash. That movie was simply outstanding and received no acclaim that I ever heard.

I third Crash. And if you had read my review here on FOFC, you would have seen some "acclaim."

sabotai · 07-25-2005, 04:13 PM

1) Sin City
2) Batman Begins
3) Revenge of the Sith
4) The Ring Two

Those are the only 4 movies I saw so far this year and that's how they rank.

Raiders Army · 07-25-2005, 04:16 PM

Star Wars Episode III for movie in a theater.

Blade III for a DVD. Mmmmmm....Jessica Biel.

Johnny93g · 07-25-2005, 04:16 PM

The Aviator
i know it was released in December, but i saw it in January

ntndeacon · 07-25-2005, 04:26 PM

1) Batman Begins
2) Sin City
3) The Interpreter (Nicole Kidman was incredible!)

Karlifornia · 07-25-2005, 04:42 PM

1)crash
2)revenge of the sith
3)DIG!
4)Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

gottimd · 07-25-2005, 04:48 PM

Up & Cummers 567

Kodos · 07-25-2005, 05:04 PM

I've seen:

1. War of the Worlds
2. Star Wars III

Babies ruin you chances to see movies.

Greyroofoo · 07-25-2005, 05:41 PM

Star Wars
War of the Worlds

MikeVic · 07-25-2005, 05:46 PM

I always forget what I have seen... but going by the movies listed here, it would be Sin City.

SelzShoes · 07-25-2005, 05:47 PM

Only seen two this year

1. Batman Begins (but I've been a big Batman fan since the early 70's)

2. Hitchhikers Guide (decent adaptation, but not as good as it should have been)

Missed Sin City; won't miss King Kong--wife wants to see The Island (I've told her just to rent Clonus: the Cloning Horror, same damn story)

stevew · 07-25-2005, 06:01 PM

Batman Begins is my favorite thus far. Im sure that will change.

Eaglesfan27 · 07-25-2005, 07:56 PM

Batman Begins is my favorite so far.

Buccaneer · 07-25-2005, 08:10 PM

None of this year's movies are out on DVD, so I vote 'none of the above'. The only movie I did see was wretchedly bad, Star Wars 3.

jeff061 · 07-25-2005, 08:11 PM

I need to check out Batman Begins. I'm still scarred from the last few pieces of Batman trash, even if they are completely different.

Mr. Wednesday · 07-25-2005, 08:13 PM

I'd guess my top two are,
Sin City
Revenge of the Sith

I haven't seen Crash or Batman Begins. I really liked Hitchhiker's Guide.

Neon_Chaos · 07-26-2005, 03:06 AM

Hands down.

BATMAN BEGINS

No doubt the best movie for this year, so far. I'm looking forward to the Christmas blockbusters, though. Does anyone know when Goblet of Fire is coming out?

timmynausea · 07-26-2005, 03:26 AM

Top two: Crash and Sin City

Second tier: Batman Begins, Episode 3, Charlie and the chocolate factory

If I had to pick a number one I'd to go with Crash, but Sin City wasn't too far behind.

Super Ugly · 07-26-2005, 04:02 AM

I still can't understand all the hype about 'Crash'. I saw it the other week and was completely underwhelmed. I thought it was very similar to 'Grand Canyon', but without the emotion.

By far my favourites were '2046' and 'A Letter to True' (that might have been out last year in the States, but it turned up at the Cambridge Film Festival a couple of weeks ago so it's new to me). 'Sin City' was pretty cool as well.

cthomer5000 · 07-26-2005, 06:46 AM

Oldboy (Korean)

I believe it only hit the states this year. Amazing movie. The second best movie I saw this year was another foreign film, 3 Iron.

Super Ugly · 07-26-2005, 09:20 AM

Yeah, 'Oldboy' was a lot of fun. '3 Iron' is coming to my cinema next month - I'm looking forward to seeing it.

While I think of foreign films, if anyone enjoyed 'Ring', there's a new Japanese film called 'One Missed Call' that was showing here a little while back. It's very similar to 'Ring', but is a lot more tongue in cheek and has prettier girls. I was sold.

korme · 07-26-2005, 02:44 PM

Sin City for entertainment purposes like I've seen.

Then there is Wedding Crashers, laugh out loud funny.

Then there is Hustle&Flow, made me want to straight up be a gangsta afterwards.

Fonzie · 07-26-2005, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos

Babies ruin you chances to see movies.

I hear ya. The two I've seen:

1. Batman Begins
2. Episode III

Eaglesfan27 · 07-26-2005, 04:36 PM

We don't have a baby, but work schedules have ruined my movie going experience as usually I don't like going to movies without Mrs. Eaglesfan.

When I picked Batman first, I should note that I've only seen 3 movies this year. Batman, Episode III, and one in January that I can't even recall what it was.

Speaking of which, we actually have a Tuesday off together next week. So, I'm hoping this thread will help me pick which movie we are going to go see

Calis · 07-26-2005, 04:42 PM

Good choices so far, Crash would definitely be a frontrunner for me, but I really enjoyed Sin City and Batman as well.

Another one that's more off the radar and I thoroughly enjoyed was March of the Penguins. Beautifully shot film and a fascinating story. One for the whole family as well. Highly recommended.

WrongWay · 07-26-2005, 04:44 PM

What the hell is wrong with me? Maybe I am just becomming an old softie. I haven't seen a movie in 3 week so the newer ones are out. But, so far this year the winner would be......

Cinderella Man

cartman · 07-26-2005, 05:07 PM

I haven't been to the movies yet this year. In fact, I think the last movie I went to the theater to see was The Two Towers.

MikeVic · 07-26-2005, 05:42 PM

Is Oldboy new? I saw it a few weeks ago at a friend's house with subtitles... really messed up movie. But I'd recommend it.

Fonzie · 07-26-2005, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WrongWay

What the hell is wrong with me? Maybe I am just becomming an old softie. I haven't seen a movie in 3 week so the newer ones are out. But, so far this year the winner would be......

Cinderella Man

They finally made that old Rush song into a movie? Sweet!

rexallllsc · 07-26-2005, 06:10 PM

Batman Begins

Easy Mac · 07-26-2005, 06:14 PM

Wedding Crashers, but I only have 5 to choose from... man thats sad.

terpkristin · 07-26-2005, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

Does anyone know when Goblet of Fire is coming out?

November 2005. http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/go...ire/index.html

/tk

cthomer5000 · 07-26-2005, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fonzie

They finally made that old Rush song into a movie? Sweet!

...Try as they might they cannot steal your dream!! *(wicked Lifeson guitar riff)*

Tara · 07-27-2005, 03:21 AM

This year i never went to the movie...my graduating work is killing me.

BreizhManu · 07-27-2005, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeVic

Is Oldboy new? I saw it a few weeks ago at a friend's house with subtitles... really messed up movie. But I'd recommend it.

It's from last year.

Sin City gets my vote

cthomer5000 · 07-27-2005, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeVic

Is Oldboy new? I saw it a few weeks ago at a friend's house with subtitles... really messed up movie. But I'd recommend it.

Released in Korea in 2003, but the first I'd seen it in the theatres was about months back. Anything I saw in a theatre qualifies as "new" to me.

07-25-2005, 03:36 PM	#3
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Sin City I think. I didn't really love anything, but that movie entertained me the most. __________________

07-25-2005, 03:38 PM	#5
vtbub College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burlington, VT USA	Sin City __________________

07-25-2005, 03:39 PM	#6
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	I would have to go with Sin City as well. Though I thought Batman was really quite good. I saw War of the Worlds yesterday. It was ok. Some decent scenes and some decent tension, but over all it was ok. B-/3 out of 5 stars. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

07-25-2005, 03:39 PM	#7
RebelMan Mascot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada	For me, it'd have to be 'War of the Worlds'. I'd have to say 'Kingdom of Heaven' would come in second with 'Star Wars Episode III' being a distant third. The previews for 'The Great Raid' and 'King Kong' look pretty good. Last edited by RebelMan : 07-25-2005 at 03:44 PM.

07-25-2005, 03:41 PM	#9
Blade6119 Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona	Hands down, its Crash...let me speechless for like 2 weeks...sin city was up there, but those two are far and way...but still, easily crash __________________ *Underachievement* The tallest blade of grass is the first to be cut by the lawnmower. *Despair* It's always darkest just before it goes pitch black. *Demotivation* Sometimes the best solution to morale problems is just to fire all of the unhappy people. http://www.despair.com/viewall.html

07-25-2005, 03:36 PM	#2
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	I'm surprised you liked War of the Worlds considering the aliens died.

07-25-2005, 03:38 PM	#4
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	Batman

07-25-2005, 03:41 PM	#8
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	People actually liked Sin City? Bleh, I rank that right there with Howard's End and Joy Luck Club, only we see T&A in this movie

07-25-2005, 04:00 PM	#12
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Its a toss up between The Woodsman and Bad News Bears.

07-25-2005, 04:01 PM	#13
mrsimperless College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2003	I'll second crash. That movie was simply outstanding and received no acclaim that I ever heard. __________________ "All I know is that smart women are hot. Susan Polgar beat me in 24 moves in a simultaneous exhbition. I slept with the scoresheet under my pillow." Off some dude's web site.

07-25-2005, 04:02 PM	#14
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	1. Star Wars III, 2. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Haven't seen about 3 other movies I really wanted to check out, but I can wait until they are on DVD now. Do want to go see Bad News Bears still. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

07-25-2005, 04:13 PM	#16
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	1) Sin City 2) Batman Begins 3) Revenge of the Sith 4) The Ring Two Those are the only 4 movies I saw so far this year and that's how they rank.

07-25-2005, 04:16 PM	#17
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Star Wars Episode III for movie in a theater. Blade III for a DVD. Mmmmmm....Jessica Biel.

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Johnny93g College Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto	The Aviator i know it was released in December, but i saw it in January __________________ FOOL- Toronto Marlboros FOOL Classic Champions 2073, 2078, 2079, 2114, 2116, 2117, 2129, 2152, 2155, 2169, 2192 46 35 FOOL H- New York Giants World Champions 1914, 1928 BBCF: Notre Dame TML

07-25-2005, 04:26 PM	#19
ntndeacon Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alabama	1) Batman Begins 2) Sin City 3) The Interpreter (Nicole Kidman was incredible!)

07-25-2005, 04:42 PM	#20
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	1)crash 2)revenge of the sith 3)DIG! 4)Charlie & The Chocolate Factory __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

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07-25-2005, 05:04 PM	#22
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I've seen: 1. War of the Worlds 2. Star Wars III Babies ruin you chances to see movies.

07-25-2005, 05:41 PM	#23
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Star Wars War of the Worlds

07-25-2005, 05:46 PM	#24
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I always forget what I have seen... but going by the movies listed here, it would be Sin City.

07-25-2005, 05:47 PM	#25
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	Only seen two this year 1. Batman Begins (but I've been a big Batman fan since the early 70's) 2. Hitchhikers Guide (decent adaptation, but not as good as it should have been) Missed Sin City; won't miss King Kong--wife wants to see The Island (I've told her just to rent Clonus: the Cloning Horror, same damn story)

07-25-2005, 06:01 PM	#26
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Batman Begins is my favorite thus far. Im sure that will change.

07-25-2005, 07:56 PM	#27
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Batman Begins is my favorite so far. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

07-25-2005, 08:10 PM	#28
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	None of this year's movies are out on DVD, so I vote 'none of the above'. The only movie I did see was wretchedly bad, Star Wars 3.

07-25-2005, 08:11 PM	#29
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	I need to check out Batman Begins. I'm still scarred from the last few pieces of Batman trash, even if they are completely different. __________________ Last edited by jeff061 : 07-25-2005 at 08:11 PM.

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Mr. Wednesday Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South Bend, IN	I'd guess my top two are, Sin City Revenge of the Sith I haven't seen Crash or Batman Begins. I really liked Hitchhiker's Guide. __________________ Hattrick - Brays Bayou FC (70854) / USA III.4 Hockey Arena - Houston Aeros / USA II.1 Thanks to my FOFC Hattrick supporters - Blackout, Brillig, kingfc22, RPI-fan, Rich1033, antbacker, One_to7, ur_land, KevinNU7, and TonyR (PM me if you support me and I've missed you)

07-26-2005, 03:06 AM	#31
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Hands down. BATMAN BEGINS No doubt the best movie for this year, so far. I'm looking forward to the Christmas blockbusters, though. Does anyone know when Goblet of Fire is coming out? __________________ Come and see. Last edited by Neon_Chaos : 07-26-2005 at 03:07 AM.

07-26-2005, 03:26 AM	#32
timmynausea College Starter Join Date: Dec 2002	Top two: Crash and Sin City Second tier: Batman Begins, Episode 3, Charlie and the chocolate factory If I had to pick a number one I'd to go with Crash, but Sin City wasn't too far behind. Last edited by timmynausea : 07-26-2005 at 03:26 AM.

07-26-2005, 04:02 AM	#33
Super Ugly High School JV Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Look behind you	I still can't understand all the hype about 'Crash'. I saw it the other week and was completely underwhelmed. I thought it was very similar to 'Grand Canyon', but without the emotion. By far my favourites were '2046' and 'A Letter to True' (that might have been out last year in the States, but it turned up at the Cambridge Film Festival a couple of weeks ago so it's new to me). 'Sin City' was pretty cool as well.

07-26-2005, 09:20 AM	#35
Super Ugly High School JV Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Look behind you	Yeah, 'Oldboy' was a lot of fun. '3 Iron' is coming to my cinema next month - I'm looking forward to seeing it. While I think of foreign films, if anyone enjoyed 'Ring', there's a new Japanese film called 'One Missed Call' that was showing here a little while back. It's very similar to 'Ring', but is a lot more tongue in cheek and has prettier girls. I was sold.

07-26-2005, 02:44 PM	#36
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Sin City for entertainment purposes like I've seen. Then there is Wedding Crashers, laugh out loud funny. Then there is Hustle&Flow, made me want to straight up be a gangsta afterwards.

07-26-2005, 04:36 PM	#38
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	We don't have a baby, but work schedules have ruined my movie going experience as usually I don't like going to movies without Mrs. Eaglesfan. When I picked Batman first, I should note that I've only seen 3 movies this year. Batman, Episode III, and one in January that I can't even recall what it was. Speaking of which, we actually have a Tuesday off together next week. So, I'm hoping this thread will help me pick which movie we are going to go see __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

07-26-2005, 04:42 PM	#39
Calis College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kansas	Good choices so far, Crash would definitely be a frontrunner for me, but I really enjoyed Sin City and Batman as well. Another one that's more off the radar and I thoroughly enjoyed was March of the Penguins. Beautifully shot film and a fascinating story. One for the whole family as well. Highly recommended.

07-26-2005, 04:44 PM	#40
WrongWay Banned Join Date: Jan 2005	What the hell is wrong with me? Maybe I am just becomming an old softie. I haven't seen a movie in 3 week so the newer ones are out. But, so far this year the winner would be...... Cinderella Man

07-26-2005, 05:07 PM	#41
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I haven't been to the movies yet this year. In fact, I think the last movie I went to the theater to see was The Two Towers. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint