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LuckyGungan2001 said:

X-Men: First Class (2011) - 8/10

Far better than I remembered. Love the dynamic between Charles and Erik and the action scenes are thrilling. Unlike the first X-Men, all the characters are well developed and contribute to the end battle. Apart from some ropey CGI, Michael Fassbender’s wavering accent and the villains slightly clumsy motives, I love it.

Kevin Bacon is also hilariously fantastic, nearly as good as Ian McKellen was in the first.

EDIT: Wolverine’s five second cameo is also one of the best things ever.

This entire review explains precisely why I think this is the best X-Men movie and the only one I would say I really liked.

And agreed, wolverines cameo goes down in history as one of the best IMO.

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Went on a bit of a le Carre marathon:

The Spy Who Came in From the Cold (1965)- Tense and gloomy with a constant air of foreboding. Richard Burton is a wonder in this film, let loose playing a total wreck of a man. It’s probably the most nihilistic of any le Carre adaptation with a gut punch of an ending that’ll stick with you for days. 4 out of 4 stars.

The Deadly Affair (1966)- A bit of a boring(!) misfire even with a star-studded cast led by the inimitable James Mason. I’ve always appreciated Lumet’s films for their great acting and realism but never felt they were much more than the sum of their parts. 3 out of 4 stars.

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (2011)- Admittedly, I have yet to see the original adaptation starring Alec Guiness, but my god is this a fantastic film, which I would go so far as to call one of the greatest of the decade. Gary Oldman nails Smiley, blending into the role effortlessly. But, the ensemble for this is equally amazing, without a single weak part in the whole film. I doubt we’ll ever get another production to unite all these wonderful talents! 4 out of 4 stars. My favorite of the bunch.

The Night Manager (2016)- A solid effort that’s not afraid to take liberties with the source material. Again, we have a perfect ensemble (with Tom Hollander being especially memorable). The direction is taut and suspenseful. Even the cinematography seems remarkable. Overall, I grow continually impressed with what they do with TV nowadays, often with a more careful eye and care than major motion pictures- both blockbuster and Oscar bait. It’s easy to see why John le Carre himself approved of this. 3.95 out of 4 stars with caveat below.

mild spoilers But, the protagonist’s motivation almost entirely rests on the “woman in a refrigerator trope” (a love interest is killed off in order to persuade the hero to act). I have no problem using tropes because often they are narratively effective/believable to an audience! I do take issue when a trope is thrown in, with little payoff in the story. In this case, the death of the female character was all but completely forgotten from episodes 2 to 5, with no sense of that being the protagonist’s main motivator.

I’m checking out Our Kind of Traitor, possibly as early as tomorrow, and look forward to seeing it.

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Apocalypse Now - 4/5

Really good atmosphere with the orange and green color scheme. The movie’s rife with symbolism, and lends itself to being picked apart and analyzed. I really enjoyed Laurence Fishburne as Clean, I didn’t even realize it was him until the credits. I actually liked Clean as a character a lot more than Willard. Martin Sheen’s performance as Willard was kinda lackluster and bland, but not necessarily bad. Brando as Kurtz was absolutely menacing, and the cinematography with him was absolutely brilliant, and really accentuated his menacing demeanor.

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The Aluminum Falcon said:

Went on a bit of a le Carre marathon:

The Spy Who Came in From the Cold (1965)- Tense and gloomy with a constant air of foreboding. Richard Burton is a wonder in this film, let loose playing a total wreck of a man. It’s probably the most nihilistic of any le Carre adaptation with a gut punch of an ending that’ll stick with you for days. 4 out of 4 stars.

The Deadly Affair (1966)- A bit of a boring(!) misfire even with a star-studded cast led by the inimitable James Mason. I’ve always appreciated Lumet’s films for their great acting and realism but never felt they were much more than the sum of their parts. 3 out of 4 stars.

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (2011)- Admittedly, I have yet to see the original adaptation starring Alec Guiness, but my god is this a fantastic film, which I would go so far as to call one of the greatest of the decade. Gary Oldman nails Smiley, blending into the role effortlessly. But, the ensemble for this is equally amazing, without a single weak part in the whole film. I doubt we’ll ever get another production to unite all these wonderful talents! 4 out of 4 stars. My favorite of the bunch.

The Night Manager (2016)- A solid effort that’s not afraid to take liberties with the source material. Again, we have a perfect ensemble (with Tom Hollander being especially memorable). The direction is taut and suspenseful. Even the cinematography seems remarkable. Overall, I grow continually impressed with what they do with TV nowadays, often with a more careful eye and care than major motion pictures- both blockbuster and Oscar bait. It’s easy to see why John le Carre himself approved of this. 3.95 out of 4 stars with caveat below.

mild spoilers But, the protagonist’s motivation almost entirely rests on the “woman in a refrigerator trope” (a love interest is killed off in order to persuade the hero to act). I have no problem using tropes because often they are narratively effective/believable to an audience! I do take issue when a trope is thrown in, with little payoff in the story. In this case, the death of the female character was all but completely forgotten from episodes 2 to 5, with no sense of that being the protagonist’s main motivator.

I’m checking out Our Kind of Traitor, possibly as early as tomorrow, and look forward to seeing it.

I wish I had the patience and the right way with words to write reviews like these.

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The Aluminum Falcon said:

Went on a bit of a le Carre marathon:

The Spy Who Came in From the Cold (1965)- Tense and gloomy with a constant air of foreboding. Richard Burton is a wonder in this film, let loose playing a total wreck of a man. It’s probably the most nihilistic of any le Carre adaptation with a gut punch of an ending that’ll stick with you for days. 4 out of 4 stars.

The Deadly Affair (1966)- A bit of a boring(!) misfire even with a star-studded cast led by the inimitable James Mason. I’ve always appreciated Lumet’s films for their great acting and realism but never felt they were much more than the sum of their parts. 3 out of 4 stars.

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (2011)- Admittedly, I have yet to see the original adaptation starring Alec Guiness, but my god is this a fantastic film, which I would go so far as to call one of the greatest of the decade. Gary Oldman nails Smiley, blending into the role effortlessly. But, the ensemble for this is equally amazing, without a single weak part in the whole film. I doubt we’ll ever get another production to unite all these wonderful talents! 4 out of 4 stars. My favorite of the bunch.

The Night Manager (2016)- A solid effort that’s not afraid to take liberties with the source material. Again, we have a perfect ensemble (with Tom Hollander being especially memorable). The direction is taut and suspenseful. Even the cinematography seems remarkable. Overall, I grow continually impressed with what they do with TV nowadays, often with a more careful eye and care than major motion pictures- both blockbuster and Oscar bait. It’s easy to see why John le Carre himself approved of this. 3.95 out of 4 stars with caveat below.

mild spoilers But, the protagonist’s motivation almost entirely rests on the “woman in a refrigerator trope” (a love interest is killed off in order to persuade the hero to act). I have no problem using tropes because often they are narratively effective/believable to an audience! I do take issue when a trope is thrown in, with little payoff in the story. In this case, the death of the female character was all but completely forgotten from episodes 2 to 5, with no sense of that being the protagonist’s main motivator.

I’m checking out Our Kind of Traitor, possibly as early as tomorrow, and look forward to seeing it.

I’m in the middle of reading the Smiley novels right now and I’m planning to fire up The Spy Who Came In From The Cold and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy when I finish. Probably The Deadly Affair as well. I’m four episodes into The Night Manager and I agree about Tom Hollander being the standout. Anyway, I’m about halfway through TSWCIFTC and without even having seen the movie, I’m sure Burton is absolutely brilliant in the role. It seems tailor made for him.

Hey everybody, remember when I went into Boston alone to see the 4K restoration of Lawrence of Arabia a few weeks back? Another theater in the area just announced they’ll be showing it in September and they’re hinting that they have an actual 70mm print. Is that even possible? Do any still exist? Did they strike new ones at some point? Am I going to have to go again?

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Our Kind of Traitor (2016)- First of all, I’ve never read the source novel, but this is certainly the worst film I’ve seen based off of le Carre’s work. The fantastic cast universally turns in bland performances, with Stellan Skarsgard being the sole exception. As the every-man protagonist, Ewan McGregor is underdeveloped, being nothing more than a profession and the sole character trait of being a well-meaning gentleman. Damian Lewis does his best Michael Caine as Harry Palmer impression, but lacks the necessary conviction or energy.

If I were to sum up the main problem, it is that the director seems to profoundly misunderstand the material. Visually, the film is not only aesthetically garish with oversaturated colors and high contrast but also woefully inappropriate for the material, making le Carre’s seemingly average and mundane world unnecessarily glib and stylish. Even if the camera stopped shaking once in a while, with a runtime of less than an hour and fifty minutes, the film rushes along at such a pace that the audience does not have time to absorb the characters enough to start to identify with them. Crucial moments of decision and emotion are glazed over.

The focus should have been on the intricacies of the characters, but the movie instead plays as a kinetic SparkNotes rendition of a complex plot with one-dimensional cutouts (save Mr. Skarsgard). Even the supposed emotional core of the movie, a troubled marriage, winds up utterly neglected, being “solved” in a throwaway line.

1.5 out of 4 stars.

Skip it. Just watch The Night Manager, infinitely superior in comparison, or any of the other titles I’ve mentioned above. If you want to see average tourists in Marrakesh get caught up in international intrigue, watch one of Alfred Hitchcock’s underrated classics, The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956).

DuracellEnergizer said:

I wish I had the patience and the right way with words to write reviews like these.

Thanks man! 😃

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Iron Man 3- 3/5

Overall, this was a fun good time 😃 Many classic one liners, RDJ energy runs high and Shane Black delivers a nice continuation of the MCU. My biggest complaint is SPOILERS RELATED!

WARNING SPOILERS-RELATED THOUGHT BELOW:

I felt that the reveal that the Mandarin was really just Trevor was IMMENSELY dissapointing. I was legitimately scared of him by that point and thought he had so much potential. It’s like halfway through TDK it’s revealed The Joker really is a paid actor who’s actually pretty chill and normal. Then some business leader comes out and says “I’m the real Joker!”, when really you just wasted the character and your just a new forgettable villian. That is one thing I wish they chose to handle differently.

SPOILERS FINISHED!

All in all, I thought Iron Man 3 was a good ol time that doesn’t serve as much as an Iron Man trilogy finisher but rather a bridge between the two first avengers films. Keeping in mind my one big flaw, I give Iron Man 3 a strong 3/5. It’s a real fun watch to have on Christmas that’ll leave you walking away with a smile 😉

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darthrush said:

Iron Man 3- 3/5

Overall, this was a fun good time 😃 Many classic one liners, RDJ energy runs high and Shane Black delivers a nice continuation of the MCU. My biggest complaint is SPOILERS RELATED!

WARNING SPOILERS-RELATED THOUGHT BELOW:

I felt that the reveal that the Mandarin was really just Trevor was IMMENSELY dissapointing. I was legitimately scared of him by that point and thought he had so much potential. It’s like halfway through TDK it’s revealed The Joker really is a paid actor who’s actually pretty chill and normal. Then some business leader comes out and says “I’m the real Joker!”, when really you just wasted the character and your just a new forgettable villian. That is one thing I wish they chose to handle differently.

SPOILERS FINISHED!

All in all, I thought Iron Man 3 was a good ol time that doesn’t serve as much as an Iron Man trilogy finisher but rather a bridge between the two first avengers films. Keeping in mind my one big flaw, I give Iron Man 3 a strong 3/5. It’s a real fun watch to have on Christmas that’ll leave you walking away with a smile 😉

I’d suggest you check out the “All Hail The King” one-shot.

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darthrush said:

Iron Man 3- 3/5

Who the hell rates on a 3/5 scale? What does that even mean? And how could Iron Man be so good that it’s five times better than perfect?

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TV’s Frink said:

darthrush said:

Iron Man 3- 3/5

Who the hell rates on a 3/5 scale? What does that even mean? And how could Iron Man be so good that it’s five times better than perfect?

It makes sense to me!

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Acting and directing excellent, story and execution was a bit thin and generic. Still, Don Cheadle’s on target impression of Miles Davis and the film’s soundtrack are worth the admission alone. 7/10

“First feel fear, then get angry. Then go with your life into the fight.” - Bill Mollison

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The Hateful Eight - 2/10 biggest dissapointment in years

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I’ve never heard of The Hateful, but 8.0 of 0.2 is an amazing score. Not sure how that equals disappointing.

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Here’s a proposal for a rating system:

👍 ————————-- or ————————-- 👎

(thumbs up) ————————–——— (thumbs down)

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yhwx said:

Here’s a proposal for a rating system:

👍 ————————-- or ————————-- 👎

(thumbs up) ————————–——— (thumbs down)

http://originaltrilogy.com/topic/how-to-rate-movies/id/50292

Army of Darkness: The Medieval Deadit | The Terminator - Color Regrade | The Wrong Trousers - Audio Preservation
SONIC RACES THROUGH THE GREEN FIELDS.
THE SUN RACES THROUGH A BLUE SKY FILLED WITH WHITE CLOUDS.
THE WAYS OF HIS HEART ARE MUCH LIKE THE SUN. SONIC RUNS AND RESTS; THE SUN RISES AND SETS.
DON’T GIVE UP ON THE SUN. DON’T MAKE THE SUN LAUGH AT YOU.

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I think we should make up a multi-page spreadsheet with a list of all the aspects of a movie, and then by entering the data we gather by watching a movie and gathering a consensus of ten OTers we can agree on an objective and fitting rating for each film.

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Yhwx, start crunching the numbers! I want a finished rating on my desk by 5:00!

Army of Darkness: The Medieval Deadit | The Terminator - Color Regrade | The Wrong Trousers - Audio Preservation
SONIC RACES THROUGH THE GREEN FIELDS.
THE SUN RACES THROUGH A BLUE SKY FILLED WITH WHITE CLOUDS.
THE WAYS OF HIS HEART ARE MUCH LIKE THE SUN. SONIC RUNS AND RESTS; THE SUN RISES AND SETS.
DON’T GIVE UP ON THE SUN. DON’T MAKE THE SUN LAUGH AT YOU.