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Sweet Daddy Hate 12-19-2008 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock (Post 5312340)
Australia - The first movie I have ever walked out on halfway through.

My last two horrific experiences were:

1) Let the date pick the movie at Blockbuster. Her choice? "Moulan Rouge". Thankfully, after 30 minutes she turned to me and asked "does this suck for you as much as it does for me"? Good girl.

2) Adam Sandler ****ing sucks now. I got a free movie pass from a client and went to see "Click". Mediocre "Ha-ha" at best, and then I have to endure a gooftard like Sandler trying to teach me a life-lesson?
Good lord...:spock:

Buehler445 12-19-2008 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan (Post 5312348)
My last two horrific experiences were:


2) Adam Sandler ****ing sucks now. I got a free movie pass from a client and went to see "Click". Mediocre "Ha-ha" at best, and then I have to endure a gooftard like Sandler trying to teach me a life-lesson?
Good lord...:spock:

I'm with you on this one. I thought this movie was HORRIBLE. It became really REALLY obvious that he was dreaming.

patteeu 12-20-2008 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan (Post 5312348)
My last two horrific experiences were:

1) Let the date pick the movie at Blockbuster. Her choice? "Moulan Rouge". Thankfully, after 30 minutes she turned to me and asked "does this suck for you as much as it does for me"? Good girl.

2) Adam Sandler ****ing sucks now. I got a free movie pass from a client and went to see "Click". Mediocre "Ha-ha" at best, and then I have to endure a gooftard like Sandler trying to teach me a life-lesson?
Good lord...:spock:

Click was no good, but Moulan Rouge was pretty good, IMO. They did a great job of finding contemporary songs with lyrics that fit the storyline of the movie.

Sweet Daddy Hate 12-20-2008 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by patteeu (Post 5312923)
Click was no good, but Moulan Rouge was pretty good, IMO. They did a great job of finding contemporary songs with lyrics that fit the storyline of the movie.

If you're a member of the male species, I want you to go to the kitchen, get the dullest knife in your collection, and saw your balls off.

noa 12-21-2008 11:33 AM

I've been on a good roll lately.

Saw Slumdog Millionaire, The Wrestler, Frost/Nixon, and Milk all within the past two weeks.

All were excellent movies. My favorite was Slumdog, followed closely by Milk.

mikeyis4dcats. 12-21-2008 02:58 PM

sw Seven Pounds last night. Pretty decent, if a bit muddled at times. Did choke me up a tad at the end, I will admit.

Buehler445 12-21-2008 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats. (Post 5316700)
sw Seven Pounds last night. Pretty decent, if a bit muddled at times. Did choke me up a tad at the end, I will admit.

What the hell is that movie even about?

mikeyis4dcats. 12-21-2008 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445 (Post 5317025)
What the hell is that movie even about?


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Will Smith is a troubled man guilty of causing the deaths of 7 people. In penance, he embarks on a journey to donate organs to save 7 lives without their knowledge.


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Ultimately he falls in love with one of the people he is "stalking" on his quest and in the end commits suicide so she may have his heart.

Brock 12-21-2008 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou (Post 5312346)
Why, Is it "Out of Africa" dull?

The reason I ask, is that the trailer made it look good. Like an epic.

My biggest concern was that it might turn out to be like watching paint dry. (much like the critically acclaimed "Out of Africa".)

It is not dull. It is a movie that can't decide what it wants to be. It's like a comedy/adventure/drama and it is bad at all three. I've about had it with movies that CGI everything to death. This is a movie that is reportedly filmed in australia, but they may as well have filmed it in front of a blue screen. CGI COWS for god's sake. There is more than enough natural beauty in Australia without having to repaint the entire landscape to make it seem more attractive, certainly not to the point of making the Milky Way ridiculously detailed in nighttime shots. The pacing of the movie is not good, the acting was very, very poor, and the entire premise of the movie is just not believable. Highest recommendation to avoid.

beavis 12-21-2008 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock (Post 5318735)
It is not dull. It is a movie that can't decide what it wants to be. It's like a comedy/adventure/drama and it is bad at all three. I've about had it with movies that CGI everything to death. This is a movie that is reportedly filmed in australia, but they may as well have filmed it in front of a blue screen. CGI COWS for god's sake. There is more than enough natural beauty in Australia without having to repaint the entire landscape to make it seem more attractive, certainly not to the point of making the Milky Way ridiculously detailed in nighttime shots. The pacing of the movie is not good, the acting was very, very poor, and the entire premise of the movie is just not believable. Highest recommendation to avoid.

That's funny. I saw an interview with Guy Pierce the other day where he essentially said the same thing. I believe his quote was something along the lines of, that movie looks as much like Australia as Los Angeles does.

beavis 12-21-2008 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk (Post 5038848)
It's about the Stazi in Germany spying on a famous playwright and his actress wife.

I know that's not a huge description but I hate giving synopsis because I always feel like I'm giving away things.

EDIT: Here's imdb's summary:

In the early 1980s, the successful dramatist Georg Dreyman and his longtime companion Christa-Maria Sieland, a popular actress, are big intellectual stars in the socialist state, although they secretly don't always think loyal to the party line. One day, the Minister of Culture becomes interested in Christa, so the secret service agent Wiesler is instructed to observe and sound out the couple, but their life fascinates him more and more

Just want to second this one. If you haven't seen it, you need to. Great flick.

Sweet Daddy Hate 12-21-2008 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats. (Post 5318673)
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Will Smith is a troubled man guilty of causing the deaths of 7 people. In penance, he embarks on a journey to donate organs to save 7 lives without their knowledge.


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Ultimately he falls in love with one of the people he is "stalking" on his quest and in the end commits suicide so she may have his heart.

Ohhh......that's bad. Thank-YOU for time that will not be wasted!

Oi...

Sweet Daddy Hate 12-22-2008 12:16 AM

The more I watch 'Dark Knight', the more impressed I am with Ledger. Every time he makes an entrance/introduction to different characters as the film progresses, he just nails it.

I think Oldman is great for his role too.

KevB 12-22-2008 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan (Post 5319383)
The more I watch 'Dark Knight', the more impressed I am with Ledger. Every time he makes an entrance/introduction to different characters as the film progresses, he just nails it.

I think Oldman is great for his role too.

Just watched this again on my home theater. Gained an even great appreciation for the impact IMAX has on that movie. It was still great, but IMAX made it all the more memorable. I'd heard they'll re-release the movie again after the new year. If you didn't see it in IMAX the first time, do yourself a favor....

Sweet Daddy Hate 12-22-2008 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by KevB (Post 5319408)
Just watched this again on my home theater. Gained an even great appreciation for the impact IMAX has on that movie. It was still great, but IMAX made it all the more memorable. I'd heard they'll re-release the movie again after the new year. If you didn't see it in IMAX the first time, do yourself a favor....

I will. Thank you.


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