I didn't think T3 was any more silly then T2 and it's ending made more sense.
*runs away and hides*
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) -- C
Canadian Bacon (1995) -- C-
A Perfect World (1993) -- A
The Amityville Horror (1979) -- C/C+
12 Years a Slave (2013) -- B
A Woman (1915) -- B-
The Immigrant (1917) -- A
The Kid (1921) -- A+
Superman (1978) -- C-
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) -- C
DuracellEnergizer said:
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) -- C
12 Years a Slave (2013) -- B
Superman (1978) -- C-
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) -- C
You asshole.
DominicCobb said:
DuracellEnergizer said:
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) -- C
12 Years a Slave (2013) -- B
Superman (1978) -- C-
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) -- C
You asshole.
That's a fair rating for Close Encounters IMO. But Superman is better than a C-
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DominicCobb said:
DuracellEnergizer said:
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) -- C
12 Years a Slave (2013) -- B
Superman (1978) -- C-
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) -- C
You asshole.
NeverarGreat said:
Superman is better than a C-
If it weren't for Chris Reeve's performance as Superman (not Clark, just Superman), I would have rated it even lower.
DuracellEnergizer said:
A Perfect World (1993) -- A
Hell yeah! I love that movie to death.
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For a second I thought he was talking about A Different World.
SAN ANDREAS
Well, the CGI guys have done their usual spectacular work of demolishing cyberbuildings. It could have used a little more build-up before the storms, but otherwise the directing seemed passable. The acting was appropriate to the script. All 'round, the production values were quite impressive for a conventional Disaster genre film.
But 'Conventional Disaster Genre' is where this movie runs into some trouble, imo. Rather, the contrast between 'Conventional Disaster' and 'Typical The Rock' genres. The combination of the two created some problems with tone and mood.
I've always had fun watching TR do his tongue-in-cheek, cornball thing; but here I think it caused the screenwriters to play it a little too fast and furious. The schmalz is ladled on heavy and thick, we aren't shown character motivations so much as thrashed over our heads with them, and it seemed a bit loose here and there with character actions.
MILD SPOILER
At one point our protaganist, who is sworn to protect the people of LA, is shown sailing his rescue helicopter gracefully over the heads of MILLIONS of screaming and desperate citizens of that city as he heads for San Francisco. This would be highly questionable under any circumstances, but he seems to decide upon this course even BEFORE he knows that his daughter is in grave and immediate peril and without any hand-wringing about what he is doing.
END SPOILER
I suppose that I expect conventional 'man-versus-forces of nature' movies to be a little more realistic.
I would think that the die-hard F&F fans and big fans of CG catastrophe would be satisfied.
Dark Shadows - 2.5 / 5
The Descent - 4 / 5
Filmage: The Story of The Descendents/All - 3.5 / 5
Forever Young - 3 / 5
Fury (2014) - 4.5 / 5
Inland Empire - 2.5 /5
It Takes Two (1995) - 3 / 5
Jurassic World - 3.5 / 5
Lake Placid - 1.5 / 5
The Man With Two Brains - 4 /5
Monster (2003) - 4.5 / 5
Night of the Bloody Apes - 2.5 / 5
Ninja Terminator - 4 / 5
Safety Not Guaranteed - 3.5 / 5
The Simpsons Movie - 3 / 5
St. Vincent - 4.5 / 5
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Neglify said:
Inland Empire - 2.5 /5
You're being too generous.
Neglify said:
Dark Shadows - 2.5 / 5
There are two Dark Shadows films. Be specific. ;)
Where were you in '77?
SilverWook said:
Neglify said:
Dark Shadows - 2.5 / 5
There are two Dark Shadows films. Be specific. ;)
2012. Tim Burton.
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DuracellEnergizer said:
Neglify said:
Inland Empire - 2.5 /5
You're being too generous.
I know. But I really like the first hour and the last 20 minutes.
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Superman II (1980) -- C
Skeleton Frolics (1937) -- B
Stand and Deliver (1988) -- B
Rob Roy (1995) -- B
The Others (2001) -- B
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) -- D
Garfield Goes Hollywood (1987) -- C
DuracellEnergizer said:
Superman II (1980) -- C
...Garfield Goes Hollywood (1987) -- C
I think you should get some help.
Just be happy I rate it higher than the first one.
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Since you probably missed my edit...
DuracellEnergizer said:
Superman II (1980) -- C
...Garfield Goes Hollywood (1987) -- C
I think you should get some help.
Oh, I eventually got it. My proclamation still stands.
The Exorcist.
Excellent, excellent film. Almost traumatic to watch, for reasons I can't explain why. There are films that are scarier than this that don't leave half the impression. But of course everybody here is probably already familiar with the effect it can have.
A bit of news for people who want to see it. Netflix has added it to their streaming catalog, and as I just watched it I can confirm that it is the theatrical cut, which is a plus in my book. None of the added music, pointless hospital scenes or spiderwalk (although I did miss that one) are present. With all this in mind, it does seem to be based off of the transfer used for The Version You've Never Seen onward. ie cleaned up video quality and clear colors, but the cut is the theatrical, and while it's been a while since I've seen the film, I *THINK* damien's demonic eyes at the end are original as well. I wasn't aware something like this officially existed? I thought all HD/restored versions of the film were the "special edition"? But I'm not sure, either way Netflix has the theatrical in great HD quality so go watch it.
The only thing I really miss (other than the spiderwalk... but that doesn't bother me a whole lot) from the extended version is the Exorcist and Damien's dialogue about Pazuzu choosing to possess raegan to show them the evil beast within them all. Those lines were great and in my opinion changed the tone of the ending.
John Wick
Somewhat clichéd... but I dug every minute of it.
'71
This movie was damn good. A really gripping historical thriller/drama. Even though it's a period piece it doesn't feel like a period piece (if you get what I mean)
Far from the Madding Crowd (1967)
Rather excellent. Young Terrence Stamp is handsome.
Sunrise: A tale of two humans
Somewhat eclectic (there seem to be three different films in this one) but a wonderfully charming film nonetheless. There's a certain quality to a lot of silent pictures (even though this isn't technically a silent movie) that aren't present in 'talkies'
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Eyes Wide Shut
Don't know why I keep getting sucked into this movie. It leaves me thinking about it a long time after each time I've watched it. Somebody will bring it up offhandedly, and I'll feel compelled to watch it.
Many people say it's the worst thing Kubrick did, or they feel it wasn't as good as it could've been, but I actually find myself liking it as much as anything else he had done.
Something about it that just sticks with you. 2001 stuck with me, but not in the same way that EWS did. 2001 impressed me as a visual wonder, but it didn't have the psychological effect that Eyes Wide Shut had.
I think Eyes Wide Shut enhances my obsession with the unknown, and the many rumors and conspiracies I've come across in this life. I feel many of it's outer themes are open to interpretation, much like 2001. But at it's core there is a look behind the curtain at the inner workings of people in power. It's like a peek into the Bohemian Grove or into the Rothschild mansion.
I'm not one to go screaming Illuminati, nor do I believe many of the conspiracy theories I read or hear about. I am deeply interested in it all though.
"The other versions will disappear. Even the 35 million tapes of Star Wars out there won’t last more than 30 or 40 years. A hundred years from now, the only version of the movie that anyone will remember will be the DVD version [of the Special Edition], and you’ll be able to project it on a 20’ by 40’ screen with perfect quality. I think it’s the director’s prerogative, not the studio’s to go back and reinvent a movie." - George Lucas
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Possessed said:
I thought all HD/restored versions of the film were the "special edition"? But I'm not sure, either way Netflix has the theatrical in great HD quality so go watch it.
The Blu-ray has both the Theatrical Cut and the "Extended Director's Cut". http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Exorcist-The-Complete-Anthology-Blu-ray/106931/#Review
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Reservoir Dogs: good musical score, interesting theme, good to see a young Tim Roth, Steve Buscemi was as enjoyable as ever...but the overall film was not very satisfying. Some element was missing. Perhaps redemption was taken away at the last minute so it turned a corner for me. Overall it was interesting enough to keep on my shelf...might watch it one more time.
The Order: interesting premise, not too overboard, only somewhat strange...predictable ending, but not bad for all that...will not watch it again.
The Black Dahlia: a good lead up and a satisfying mix of characters...but the ending seemed too tidy, with everyone involved seemingly only within arm's reach...and the protagonist's portrayal of being honorable in the beginning (he will not cheat on his partner) becoming worthless in the end (because he will cheat on his long-time female friend--and with a murderess, no less...?). Couple that with the pointless conflict between the partners (that is, they had a legitimate cause for conflict, but instead opted to fall apart over something inane) left one gasping for air... Ended this by not truly caring about the outcome because everyone in it essentially lost my sympathies...will not watch again.
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