Recent Movies You've Seen? - Page 7

DanaC · 01-26-2010, 01:13 PM

I hated the Gibson version. I actually couldn't see it out to the end.

Trilby · 01-26-2010, 05:50 PM

Juni - I think the Lovely Bones would be ok for your daughter. No sex scenes, no gross-out over the girls murder. Is really about life after death.

squirell nutkin · 01-26-2010, 09:04 PM

I watched Big Fan and Letters From Iwo Jima. Big Fan was OK, Letters From Iwo Jima I liked a lot. I thought a lot about my dad. He wasn't on Iwo Jima, but on Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa.

I want to see Flags of Our Fathers next

Clodfobble · 01-26-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lookout123

Really? I couldn't decide whether my laughter made it worthwhile or if I should still feel robbed for the $1.09 I spent on it.

Sure, I laughed, but I thought that was intentional in most places. People getting blown into well-rendered giblets, crazy-ass African gang members, the poor sod whose life just keeps getting worse and worse... I wasn't on the edge of my seat with drama or anything, but I was definitely entertained.

Pico and ME · 01-27-2010, 07:41 AM

I was pleasantly surprised when I watched it. After reading about all the hoopla linking it to Apartheid, I wasn't initially too interested in seeing it. It wasn't a bad little action flick, after all.

BigV · 01-27-2010, 11:51 AM

Juniper's right--Netflix is awesome. I have four "Watch Instantly" devices in the house, plus the computers. It's like having a Blockbuster down the hall past the kitchen. We watch a lot of movies.

Last night was Blood Sucking Freaks. I give it two stars out of five. A typical Troma production. Surprising humor, very gory, occasional clothing, and degrading humiliation in practically every scene.

Before that--

Howl's Moving Castle, five stars. Outstanding work. Miyazaki is a genius. A moving castle and a moving story. I found the voice acting to be delightful, especially Billy Crystal as Calcifer.

Castle in the Sky, five stars. I also loved this one though it was more of a romp and considerably less subtle.

Stomp Live, five stars. Streamed, and it has been rewatched many times in the past month. I may wind up purchasing it just to save bandwidth.

The Botany of Desire, five stars. I didn't realize I'd been domesticated by the potato. I, for one, welcome our shoestringed, mashed, and scalloped overlords. Plus, I like tulips.

In the theater, Avatar (3D, and Imax 3D), four stars. Inglorious Basterds, three stars. Where the Wild Things Are, five stars. wrt Where the Wild Things Are, I was delighted to have my .... low expectations exceeded so dramatically. The film expresses the emotion and confusion of feelings without words. I mean the film does a fine job of conveying what cannot be articulated.

monster · 01-30-2010, 10:13 PM

I just watched Slap Shot. Far from recent, but fucking hilarious.

jinx · 01-30-2010, 11:14 PM

Instantly watching via netflix; I like killing flies. I like it a lot.

squirell nutkin · 01-31-2010, 07:35 PM

Saw "Strays" by Vin Diesel mainly because Suzanne Lanza is in it. I was surprised bec. I always thought Vin was a knucklehead the way people talk about him. I've actually never ever seen or heard anything by him so I really had no opinion.

It wasn't a bad movie for what it was. 16mm bumped up to 35. It looked like a really really good student film. The story was sincere, if a little thin. And it had Suzanne Lanza in it, so... Awesome. Two tails up!

wolf · 02-10-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by squirell nutkin

Saw "Strays" by Vin Diesel mainly because Suzanne Lanza is in it. I was surprised bec. I always thought Vin was a knucklehead the way people talk about him. I've actually never ever seen or heard anything by him so I really had no opinion.

That's on my netflix queue. The interesting thing about Vin Diesel is that he plays beefy and brawny, but is actually quite bright. He's a grown-up (and nicely too) D&D geek.

squirell nutkin · 02-13-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

That's on my netflix queue. The interesting thing about Vin Diesel is that he plays beefy and brawny, but is actually quite bright. He's a grown-up (and nicely too) D&D geek.

Yeah, that's part of what surprised me was the depth and complexity of what I thought would be a one dimensional story. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't John Le Carre, but it still surprised me.

Juniper · 01-31-2010, 08:06 PM

I just found out that coming this spring you can watch netflix instantly via the Wii! I'm so excited!

glatt · 01-31-2010, 08:29 PM

The Hangover finally came this weekend, but the disc was messed up. The first half was fun though. I'll give a review on the full movie once we get the replacement.

Cloud · 02-10-2010, 07:41 PM

Netflix is evil. Of course, I said that about cell phones, too . . .

Saw Ong Bak 2--the beginning. seriously sucked--waaayy too many flashbacks and forths.

Datalyss · 02-13-2010, 11:46 AM

Star Trek (2009) on DVD...about 4 months ago. Does that count as recent?

01-26-2010, 05:50 PM	#2
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Juni - I think the Lovely Bones would be ok for your daughter. No sex scenes, no gross-out over the girls murder. Is really about life after death. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

01-26-2010, 09:04 PM	#3
squirell nutkin has a second hand user title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: in a Nut House Posts: 2,017	I watched Big Fan and Letters From Iwo Jima. Big Fan was OK, Letters From Iwo Jima I liked a lot. I thought a lot about my dad. He wasn't on Iwo Jima, but on Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa. I want to see Flags of Our Fathers next __________________ And now I'm finished posting.

01-27-2010, 11:51 AM	#6
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Juniper's right--Netflix is awesome. I have four "Watch Instantly" devices in the house, plus the computers. It's like having a Blockbuster down the hall past the kitchen. We watch a lot of movies. Last night was Blood Sucking Freaks. I give it two stars out of five. A typical Troma production. Surprising humor, very gory, occasional clothing, and degrading humiliation in practically every scene. Before that-- Howl's Moving Castle, five stars. Outstanding work. Miyazaki is a genius. A moving castle and a moving story. I found the voice acting to be delightful, especially Billy Crystal as Calcifer. Castle in the Sky, five stars. I also loved this one though it was more of a romp and considerably less subtle. Stomp Live, five stars. Streamed, and it has been rewatched many times in the past month. I may wind up purchasing it just to save bandwidth. The Botany of Desire, five stars. I didn't realize I'd been domesticated by the potato. I, for one, welcome our shoestringed, mashed, and scalloped overlords. Plus, I like tulips. In the theater, Avatar (3D, and Imax 3D), four stars. Inglorious Basterds, three stars. Where the Wild Things Are, five stars. wrt Where the Wild Things Are, I was delighted to have my .... low expectations exceeded so dramatically. The film expresses the emotion and confusion of feelings without words. I mean the film does a fine job of conveying what cannot be articulated. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

01-30-2010, 10:13 PM	#7
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I just watched Slap Shot. Far from recent, but fucking hilarious. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

01-30-2010, 11:14 PM	#8
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Instantly watching via netflix; I like killing flies. I like it a lot. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

01-27-2010, 07:41 AM	#5
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	I was pleasantly surprised when I watched it. After reading about all the hoopla linking it to Apartheid, I wasn't initially too interested in seeing it. It wasn't a bad little action flick, after all.

01-31-2010, 07:35 PM	#9
squirell nutkin has a second hand user title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: in a Nut House Posts: 2,017	Saw "Strays" by Vin Diesel mainly because Suzanne Lanza is in it. I was surprised bec. I always thought Vin was a knucklehead the way people talk about him. I've actually never ever seen or heard anything by him so I really had no opinion. It wasn't a bad movie for what it was. 16mm bumped up to 35. It looked like a really really good student film. The story was sincere, if a little thin. And it had Suzanne Lanza in it, so... Awesome. Two tails up! __________________ And now I'm finished posting.

01-31-2010, 08:06 PM	#12
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	I just found out that coming this spring you can watch netflix instantly via the Wii! I'm so excited!

01-31-2010, 08:29 PM	#13
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	The Hangover finally came this weekend, but the disc was messed up. The first half was fun though. I'll give a review on the full movie once we get the replacement.

02-10-2010, 07:41 PM	#14
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Netflix is evil. Of course, I said that about cell phones, too . . . Saw Ong Bak 2--the beginning. seriously sucked--waaayy too many flashbacks and forths. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

02-13-2010, 11:46 AM	#15
Datalyss Huh? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallman, MS, USA Posts: 384	Star Trek (2009) on DVD...about 4 months ago. Does that count as recent?

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