Movies and TV Movies - Page 477

irishjayhawk · 10-13-2007, 11:31 PM

Yeah, so I saw a lot of movies this weekend.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age - Mediocre, at best. Slow and dragged on. Shorten it to 2 hours and it's golden. It's not, so it fails.

Michael Clayton - Amazing. Everything about it is awesome. However, it's VERY complex and mind bending. You have to think, so be prepared. I still feel like I'm missing key details of exactly what happened. Gotta see it again.

Across the Universe - Perfect is one word that comes to mind. It just works. And, contrary to many people I bet, the movie is best viewed sober. Trust me.

KevB · 07-26-2011, 11:23 PM

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Watched American Beauty for the second time last night, i'd kinda forgot just how much i love that flic... incredible story, killer cast.

It really makes me think, humorous but very deep at the same time.

Look closer...

Agreed, excellent movie. I just watched Up in the Air again tonight, another adult movie that was sneaky good. I just really like that movie. Clooney and Farmiga are excellent.

**BigMeatballDave** · 07-26-2011, 11:53 PM

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I loved it. It was my 3rd favorite film of 2009. It certainly deserved its Academy Award for Best Picture.

Really? I thought it bombed.

Megbert · 07-26-2011, 11:53 PM

Just saw a preview screening of Cowboys and Aliens. It's good. Rather enjoyable I guess just didn't have that 'magic' that would've elevated it to great. I did like Ford as a crusty old cowboy. He's got another cowboy role lined up for a movie called Black Hats which has an interesting premise.

**BigMeatballDave** · 07-26-2011, 11:53 PM

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Agreed, excellent movie. I just watched Up in the Air again tonight, another adult movie that was sneaky good. I just really like that movie. Clooney and Farmiga are excellent.

She has a great ass

Megbert · 07-27-2011, 12:01 AM

If the movie Attack the Block is opening in your area, do yourself a favor and go see it. It opens this Friday.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1478964/

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/attack_the_block/

listopencil · 07-27-2011, 10:06 AM

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Eagle was excellent, based on the true story of a 5000 man strong Roman legion that was wiped out north of Hadrians wall in Scotland. Solid acting, incredible locations & the action sequences are as good as i've ever seen, choreographed & shot with a very distinct style, brutal & fast. Very well worth $3.

Oh, shit. I have to rent this. My ancestry (on my father's side) goes from Norway to Scotland back around 1204 or so. And then to America in the early 17th century. I love stories of Scots beating the living shit out of the Romans, and I am unreasonably proud of those guys. Not only could the Romans not beat the Scots but they felt the need to build a wall to protect themselves. Roman dogs. I spit on your graves.

listopencil · 07-27-2011, 10:12 AM

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I saw Sucker Punch this weekend for a buck.
stupidest story line of all time, but it was actually entertaining due to the special effects. hot chicks in britanny spears school girl outfits fighting zombie soldiers and dragons.

Finally rented "Sucker Punch". The storyline was not bad at all. I think the director did a great job of meshing the real story with the fantasy, fitting in the psychotic breaks, trauma and over-medication. Quite an enjoyable movie.

**Easy 6** · 07-27-2011, 12:56 PM

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Roman dogs. I spit on your graves.

, aye laddie... Scots Go Bragh!

**Easy 6** · 07-27-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by listopencil

Oh, shit. I have to rent this. My ancestry (on my father's side) goes from Norway to Scotland back around 1204 or so. And then to America in the early 17th century. I love stories of Scots beating the living shit out of the Romans, and I am unreasonably proud of those guys. Not only could the Romans not beat the Scots but they felt the need to build a wall to protect themselves. Roman dogs. I spit on your graves.

Hopefully before you rush out to rent it on false info, its not The story of the 5000, but a fictious story built around it.

Still a killer rent & still has a great eye for medieval combat, great action.

Miles · 07-30-2011, 03:01 AM

Watched Source Code tonight. I thought the trailers looked fairly mediocre and derivative at best but I had expectations that it would be good since the reviews were very positive. It ended up being a pretty excellent follow up to Moon for Duncan Jones and confirms that he has some serious talent.

Frazod · 07-30-2011, 11:43 AM

I finally got around to watching the new True Grit last night. It had been so long since I saw the original that it was pretty much like a new movie for me. Outstanding. Made me forget how much No Country For Old Men pissed me off, which is probably the main reason I waited over a year to it. Awesome in every way.

One thing that struck me was how much the girl reminded me of Tim Olyphant. I kept wondering if she was his daughter or something, but she isn't. Or maybe mom knows something dad doesn't.

**KcMizzou** · 07-30-2011, 12:43 PM

Winter's Bone was added to Netflix instant today.

**chasedude** · 07-30-2011, 01:34 PM

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Winter's Bone was added to Netflix instant today.

Awesome movie, I just caught the chance to see it about a month ago.

Miles · 07-30-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I finally got around to watching the new True Grit last night. It had been so long since I saw the original that it was pretty much like a new movie for me. Outstanding. Made me forget how much No Country For Old Men pissed me off, which is probably the main reason I waited over a year to it. Awesome in every way.

One thing that struck me was how much the girl reminded me of Tim Olyphant. I kept wondering if she was his daughter or something, but she isn't. Or maybe mom knows something dad doesn't.

I'm saying this partially to **** with you and also because it is true. True Grit was excellent but definitely inferior to No Country For Old Men.

Frazod · 07-30-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

I'm saying this partially to **** with you and also because it is true. True Grit was excellent but definitely inferior to No Country For Old Men.

You're out of your mind.

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Megbert New and shiny. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: KC KS Casino cash: $9270260	Just saw a preview screening of Cowboys and Aliens. It's good. Rather enjoyable I guess just didn't have that 'magic' that would've elevated it to great. I did like Ford as a crusty old cowboy. He's got another cowboy role lined up for a movie called Black Hats which has an interesting premise.
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Megbert New and shiny. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: KC KS Casino cash: $9270260	If the movie Attack the Block is opening in your area, do yourself a favor and go see it. It opens this Friday. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1478964/ http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/attack_the_block/
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Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $-167600	Watched Source Code tonight. I thought the trailers looked fairly mediocre and derivative at best but I had expectations that it would be good since the reviews were very positive. It ended up being a pretty excellent follow up to Moon for Duncan Jones and confirms that he has some serious talent.
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Frazod WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $1163385	I finally got around to watching the new True Grit last night. It had been so long since I saw the original that it was pretty much like a new movie for me. Outstanding. Made me forget how much No Country For Old Men pissed me off, which is probably the main reason I waited over a year to it. Awesome in every way. One thing that struck me was how much the girl reminded me of Tim Olyphant. I kept wondering if she was his daughter or something, but she isn't. Or maybe mom knows something dad doesn't. Attached Thumbnails
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