What movies have you seen recently?

[Blzer]

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Project X was a completely different story. It's about three high school seniors who throw the most insane party I've ever seen. The movie was just plain fun to watch, had some really funny moments, and was well made overall. It's a shaky cam movie, so if you're easily thrown by a ton of jerky camera movements you may want to stay away. The movie itself, while semi-predictable, gave a story that I really enjoyed and a lot of laughs. It's all crazy over the top, so as long as you go in expecting that, it's an easy one to enjoy. Take the movie for what it is, and don't expect too much. That's what I did and I came out really enjoying it. It's the high school version of the Hangover, so if you hated that movie, you probably won't like this. It looked like one of the most fun movies to make. All I thought the entire time was how much fun it would have been to be there. It doesn't have much rewatch value, but it's definitely worth at least a trip to the movies.

I haven't seen the film, but I would agree yet disagree at the same time when it comes to seeing this one at the theaters. You know it's just going to be filled with people aged 15-25 who can't contain themselves during a party movie like this. I'd much rather see it in my own home personally... unless the atmosphere carries over well in the sense that we feel like we're a part of the party (but in a good way).

[Cabke]

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I haven't seen the film, but I would agree yet disagree at the same time when it comes to seeing this one at the theaters. You know it's just going to be filled with people aged 15-25 who can't contain themselves during a party movie like this. I'd much rather see it in my own home personally... unless the atmosphere carries over well in the sense that we feel like we're a part of the party (but in a good way).

Yeah I get that. It was mostly 18-30 year olds in the theater and most of the reviewers they invited were college aged. Don't go on a weekend and I doubt you'll have a problem.

[Blzer]

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Yeah I get that. It was mostly 18-30 year olds in the theater and most of the reviewers they invited were college aged. Don't go on a weekend and I doubt you'll have a problem.

Yeah, I should've upped the age a little bit. I nearly forgot that high school kids can't buy tickets if they're under 17.

Anyway...

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

For all of the films that try a little too brashly to depict days of war or acts of racism on screen and come away with the huge critics calling it a timepiece, this film decided to step aside and go for subtleties by telling a story within a story. This is a film about two young boys developing a friendship during the Holocaust era. It's emotionally riveting, and suitable enough for all ages that you will smile just as much as you'll hold your breath. Vera Farmiga also breaks out well in this. During the movie I could barely even tell it was her. Add yet another reason why she is one of the better middle-aged actresses out there today.

[marshallfever]

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Puss in Boots-8.7

I expected something pretty dumb but i must say i walked away impressed. The story was pretty good and the cast fit and was superb. Movie was actually better than the last couple Shrek Movies lol

[SPTO]

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The Adventures of TinTin

I've never read the original source material but i've seen the old cartoon so I have some familiarity with the main characters and the overall style of TinTin. I have to say this was a MAGNIFICENT film. The animation alone is just off the charts as about halfway through the movie I almost forgot that it was mo-cap animation! The real star of the show IMO was Andy Serkis as Captain Haddock. TinTin can be a bit of a bland character so you need someone a bit off the wall to play off of him and Serkis does a wonderful job as the perpetually drunk Haddock who plays a huge role in this flick as the treasure they're after involves his ancestor.

There are a lot of really neat moments but one jaw dropping sequence was the chase of the film's villain Rackham in Morocco. The camera shifts and the way the characters are flying about is so well done that one can't believe that this is Spielberg's first animated film. It's certainly directed with traditional film techniques in mind but some parts of the movie have fantastical/only in animation moments like when the plane Haddock, TinTin and his dog Snowy are in is heading for a crash landing and Haddock and Snowy are drinking big blobs of whiskey in zero G.

The story is pretty straightforward but it's a wonderful vehicle for the action that is present in the film. The other characters such as Thomson and Thompson are portrayed with great fervor and the villain Rackham ably played by Daniel Craig is an alpha bad guy as he's dastardly, cunning and at the same time has a charm to him. So TinTin has a lot going for it IMO. In fact i'd say it's probably the best animated film of 2011.

5 out of 5 stars

[gopadres]

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Tower Heist: B+. I really enjoyed it! Eddie Murphy is funny as hell! Rented, but will eventually buy.

[TCM]

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Chronicle: B. It had a great mix of action and comedy, I'd recommend it.

[dickey1331]

Watched Safe House yesterday. It was good. I'd give it about a B+


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[GAMEC0CK2002]

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The Reunion. Actually liked this. John Cena plays his usual stoic, but dry sarcastic role. His brothers in this movie made it a fun watch. And Lela Loren is easy on the eyes.

[Doormat]

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Chronicles and Ghost Rider 2 (IT SUCKED <-)

[goh]

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Justice League Doom
I was expecting better based on the comic story and I wasn't very familar with most of the villians. It was ok I guess,certianly wasn't as good as the other DC animated movies I've seen.

[UWfan206]

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Colombiana: Amazing movie. I can't believe this only had a 6.2 on IMBD. I would give it a 7.5. Not going to spoil it but Zoe Saldana kicks *** in this movie and she is kinda hot even though I'm not that into super skinny chicks.

[NinerFan1983]

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Star Wars Episode I, Safe House, and Ghost Rider 2.

[Beantown]

Colombiana: Amazing movie. I can't believe this only had a 6.2 on IMBD. I would give it a 7.5. Not going to spoil it but Zoe Saldana kicks *** in this movie and she is kinda hot even though I'm not that into super skinny chicks.

Amazing movie and 7.5 don't really go together to me.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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Amazing movie and 7.5 don't really go together to me.

And Colombiana doesn't go with either of those, IMO. Decent action movie, but nothing more.