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Old 03-30-2006, 03:05 PM   #1
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Best movie out right now... name it

I think it's "V for Vendetta" - not the best movie ever, but the acting is solid, the setting believable, special effects flawless, and story strong (though weakens a bit by the end, in my opinion). I think it's probably the best movie out right now. Catch it in IMAX format if you can. I did, and really enjoyed it.
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Old 03-30-2006, 03:32 PM   #2
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This is the only current film that is high on my list of things to see. Didn't know it was in IMAX format. We've seen a couple of the recent IMAX releases (Harry Potter and Willy Wonka), and it is definitely an enhancement to "gee whiz" special effects/big scenery type films.
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Old 03-30-2006, 03:35 PM   #3
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Right, I saw Harry in IMAX too, opening day. Thought it was great. Also I saw the IMAX movie about the Mars rover missions. Don't recall what it was called right now. That one was truly awesome.
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Old 03-30-2006, 03:40 PM   #4
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I'll vote for V as well. I was worried going in, since the comic is so good, but it turned out pretty good.
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Old 03-30-2006, 09:34 PM   #5
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I was worried going in because it was being touted heavily in the ads as being by the Wachowski brothers. (I thought the Matrix was a retarded masturbatory exercise in Philosophy 101 and special effects for their own sake.) But I really enjoyed it, although it was a teeeeensy bit preachy at a few points. Very enjoyable.
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Old 03-30-2006, 09:43 PM   #6
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The first Matrix was great, I thought. The last two su-uh-uh-ucked!
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Old 03-30-2006, 10:13 PM   #7
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That's because they weren't stolen from a reasonably talented writer like the first one was.
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Old 03-30-2006, 11:30 PM   #8
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As was V. So it al worked out.

As long as they don't try to make VI and VII.
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Old 03-31-2006, 03:50 AM   #9
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Believe it or not, Slither looks good... if you like comedic horror movies.
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Old 03-31-2006, 02:50 PM   #10
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Yes. I'm going to see Slither tonight. It looks icky and fun.

Anyone going to see Sharon Stone's 50 year old beave this weekend?
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Old 03-31-2006, 03:02 PM   #11
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Chainsaw's back!!!

How you feeling kiddo? I got a little worried when you didn't show up for so long.
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Old 03-31-2006, 03:10 PM   #12
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As was V. So it al worked out.

As long as they don't try to make VI and VII.
just skip right over II, III, IV, and V.
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Old 03-31-2006, 03:12 PM   #13
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Thanks for noticing. Yeah, it’s been a rough year. 3 surgeries and 74 days in the hospital (12 of which were in CCU) since last June. A staph infection. A temporary ileostomy bag. Tons o’ FUN! But I’m back to almost normal even though I'm left with some nasty scars. Seeing a new doctor (the ONLY one that has looked me in the eye and said “I can fix you”). So yeah. It’s good to be back.
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Old 04-01-2006, 05:46 AM   #14
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How was Slither?
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Old 04-01-2006, 06:33 PM   #15
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CHAINSAW! How was Slither??
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