Movies and TV Movies - Page 69

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.

Hammock Parties · 11-07-2008, 11:50 PM

I'm going to the movies tomorrow. I'm going to sneak into a second movie. Suggestions?

irishjayhawk · 11-07-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

I'm not sure what the director's cut will fix about Orlando Bloom's god aweful acting job.

Maybe fix a couple holes in the plot, but Christ almighty, he was a bad fit for that role.

This movie needs to go away...GOD WILLS IT!

Well, I was pissed that my two favorite actors in the movie died and both relatively early.

irishjayhawk · 11-07-2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Claythan

I'm going to the movies tomorrow. I'm going to sneak into a second movie. Suggestions?

Oscar wise, Rachel's Getting Married.
Otherwise, Religulous or Changeling.

**Buehler445** · 11-08-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk

Well, I was pissed that my two favorite actors in the movie died and both relatively early.

I was just amazed at how bad Orlando Bloom was at being a bad ass.

Hammock Parties · 11-08-2008, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk

Oscar wise, Rachel's Getting Married.
Otherwise, Religulous or Changeling.

Jesus, I don't want to see any of that shit.

I want to see Zack and Miri and.....shit...there is a bunch of shitty shit playing!

I guess I'll see Changeling. Though Role Models is getting good reviews.

irishjayhawk · 11-08-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Claythan

Jesus, I don't want to see any of that shit.

I want to see Zack and Miri and.....shit...there is a bunch of shitty shit playing!

I guess I'll see Changeling.

You don't wanna see Religulous?

Wow. I'm shocked.

Hammock Parties · 11-08-2008, 12:21 AM

It's not playing here yet.

irishjayhawk · 11-08-2008, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Claythan

It's not playing here yet.

Oh, my bad.

Miles · 11-08-2008, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk

I thought it was horrible when I saw it too. But then I was told that the Directors cut is 1000000x better and that I needed to check that out. I'm still waiting to rent that.

I rented the first cut when it came out and thought it had some good moments but was largely horrible. Rented the directors cut about a month ago on Blu-Ray and it was definitly an improvement. I wish I had only seen this cut without the prior cut clouding my memory but the second cut was actually somewhat good.

Miles · 11-08-2008, 04:45 AM

Watched two tonight.

Get Smart - I had little expectations which probably helped but I rather enjoyed this for what it was.

The Happening - Ugh.

**Buehler445** · 11-08-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

I rented the first cut when it came out and thought it had some good moments but was largely horrible. Rented the directors cut about a month ago on Blu-Ray and it was definitly an improvement. I wish I had only seen this cut without the prior cut clouding my memory but the second cut was actually somewhat good.

What did they change so much to make it better?

The only thing that I could forsee them putting in there would be a little bit more about his journey so that could explain his behavior a little more.

**Buehler445** · 11-08-2008, 10:34 AM

Damn it, I watched I am Legend last night. You guys were right, but my dumbass watched it anyway. Why couldn't I have listened to you guys.

I also caught the last half of Desperado last night. Terrible but kinda fun. It was good for a change up.

patteeu · 11-08-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

Revolver-can anyone tell what the fug this movie was about??

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Originally Posted by Black Ice

came here looking for the same thing...I need to watch it again. My best guess is a Usual Suspects spin...although, I didn't really get it...

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Originally Posted by Otter

There's some kind of underlying philosophy to this film that I missed and I just haven't been bored enough to watch it again to try and figure it out.

The main character had some sort of duel personality disorder (think Fight Club) but I'm still confused as to many other points in the film.

If you noticed early in the film when he was in prison all the other cells were empty so I'm pretty sure that part is all in his head as well which leaves open the question 'what the hell is real what's imagined'?

I think one would have to dissect the film to figure out what's real and what isn't for it to make sense. I understand exactly where you're coming from in WTF?

I came here looking for the same thing. Since no one here seems to know, I looked on imdb and found a reasonably thorough explanation.

Warning: The link contains spoilers.

Miles · 11-08-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

What did they change so much to make it better?

The only thing that I could forsee them putting in there would be a little bit more about his journey so that could explain his behavior a little more.

It added a decent amount of plot development which helped with several character's behavior and particularly with the Eva Green one. Basically the 45 minutes or so that were cut were fairly important to the overall storyline.

**Buehler445** · 11-08-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

It added a decent amount of plot development which helped with several character's behavior and particularly with the Eva Green one. Basically the 45 minutes or so that were cut were fairly important to the overall storyline.

That's fair.

10-13-2007, 11:31 PM
irishjayhawk Feelin' Alright Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	Movies 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.
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Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $2404734	Damn it, I watched I am Legend last night. You guys were right, but my dumbass watched it anyway. Why couldn't I have listened to you guys. I also caught the last half of Desperado last night. Terrible but kinda fun. It was good for a change up.
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